[1] Elder, First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga.
Wife: (three children)
University: BS, University of Chattanooga (1964)
Law School: JD, University of Cincinnati College of Law (1976)
Professor: Adjunct Professor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1984-2001)
Tennessee State Supreme Court Chief Justice (2005-)
Tennessee State Supreme Court Justice (1998-2005)
Tennessee State Official Judge, Court of Criminal Appeals (1995-98)
Tennessee State Official Circuit Court Judge (1983-95)
Tennessee Bar Association 1967
American Legion
Chattanooga Bar Association Board of Governors (1979-80)
Chattanooga Bar Foundation
Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association President (1977-78)
Rotary International Chattanooga
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Board of Directors (1978-79)