- Born September 7, 1943 in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Married to Tammy Borders
- Two Children - Alex and Mallory Lind
- Two Grandchildren - Trey and Glen
- Member of the Christ Episcopal Church in Valdosta
- College - Marian - Indianapolis, IN - BA - Philosophy
- VSU - Valdosta, Georgia - Masters, Public Administration
- US Airforce - 1961 - 1965
- US Army - 1965 - 1969
- Realtor
Public Office
- Elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 1998
- Secretary of the Ways and Means Committee
- Member of the Banks and Banking Committee
- Member of the Higher Education Committee
Community Involvement
- Ten years - Valdosta City Council
- VSU - 1999 OUstanding Public Official
- Past President of the Valdosta Habitat for Humanity
- Past President of the Valdosta State University Art Associates
