Education:

• Florida State University - MBA Course Work
• Liberty University - MBA Course Work
• Eastern Illinois University - MBA Course Work
• University of Illinois - B.S. Accountancy 1979 Highest Honors

Professional Experience:

• Polk County Sheriff's Office (1990 - present) Positions held: Finance Director and Finance Supervisor
• Indiana State University (1986 - 1990) Position held: Grant and Contract Administrator
• Danville Area Community College (1981 - 1986) Positions held: Vice President for Business Services and Comptroller
• Hyster Company (1978 - 1981) Positions held: Intracompany billing accountant, general ledger/fixed asset accountant, consolidations accountant.
• Swisher & Cartee, CPA's (1977 - 1978) Position held: Junior accountant

Professional Certifications, Memberships & Affiliations:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Florida Certified Government Finance Officer
• Association of Government Accountants Certified Government Financial Manager
• Certified Public Manager