Since 1961, when as a 3 year old boy, I was left on South Seminole Dr. in East Ridge. Rev. Billy Dean and his wife Jo adopted me and I grew up in the house next door to the one I now call home, which I purchased and moved into it around 40 years ago.

It is always a challenge to bring all judges in our system onboard with the technology that is available. Even when our office is ready to move forward with technology, we must convince all 8 judges to buy into the same technological advances. Having 8 individuals to agree to any one concept can always be challenging.

I have held this office since 2014. You must prove yourself to be a fiscally responsible leader. I have consistently remained within my budget and increased our revenues each year. I also have a lifetime of leadership from being a police supervisor, to Mayor of East Ridge, to State Representative and now this office. I have a proven record of leadership that is unsurpassed.

I have lived in Hamilton County 61 years.

The greatest anticipated challenge presenting with the Criminal Court Clerks Office will be to stabilize the accuracy, and location(s) of all court records and filings, accurate and timely court entries, along with strict tracking and transparent collection and recovery of court fines and cost.

Because of my 17 year work performance and courtroom experience, with the Criminal and General Sessions Court Clerks Office, I am the most qualified candidate to lead this office to the next level of efficiency, quality management and compliance. The Judges, Lawyers and people of Hamilton County deserve the representing Clerk of this office to effectively work as efficiently and supportively and with as much integrity and accountability as possible.