Biography

Birthplace: Petersburg, VA

Born: March 1, 1947

Family: Wife, Kathy, three sons and four grandchildren

Religion: Lutheran (Christ the King Lutheran Church)

Education: B.S. – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1969

Career: Watkins Nurseries, Inc. (1972-2008); Military Service (USA, 1969-71);

Elected: Member of House of Delegates: 1982-98. Member of Senate: 1998-Present.