Historical Interpreter, Fort Defiance / Adjunct Professor, APSU
Where are you from originally?
Nashville, Tennessee
How long have you been in Clarksville? What brought you to Clarksville?
Most of my life. Family.
Tell us about your family.
Wife Tina, son Will and step-son Zachery.
What do you like most about Clarksville?
Location, arts and outdoor recreation.
If you could have any other profession/dream job what would it be?
I just obtained my dream job two months ago!
What is your favorite meal?
Pizza / BBQ
What is the easiest and most difficult part of your job every day?
The easiest part is working with the public. The most difficult part is the administration part.
What do you drive?
Ford Explorer, Chevy Trail Blazer and Chevy Corvette
What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
Pro and college football as well as COPS.
Who do you look up too? Who is your role model?
Influential historical figures such as Theodore Roosevelt.
What has been the toughest challenge you’ve had to overcome in your life?
ADD
What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now? How would you like your life to look 10 years from now?
Working at Fort Defiance, settled in my new house.
Why did you choose your current profession?
My love of history.
Where did you go to school and what did you study?
APSU, BS in History/Political Science APSU, MA Military History
When and to where was your last vacation?
San Antonio, Texas
What is your favorite pastime or hobby?
Civil War relic hunting, collecting military antiques.
What advice can you give others juggling a family and career?
Don’t sweat the small stuff and just stay focused on what is really important.
How do you start your day?
Breakfast, tea and morning news.
What are you passionate about in life?
God and family.
What is something most Clarksvillians wouldn’t know about you?
I have a role in a Civil War movie, and was recently in a play called A House Divided, where I have received second place for best supporting actor and costume design.
If you could leave one message to the Clarksville community what would it be?
Come up and visit with me at Fort Defiance.
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