Born January 28, 1940. Property Mgt. Christian. Natl Guard Officers’ Candidate School. Optimist of the Year 1984. KY Prosecutors Leadership Award 1966. Am Athletic Assoc of the Deaf Appreciation Award 1984. Louisville Distinguished Citizen’s Award. Certificate of Merit. Senate Banking & Insurance, Chair 1998. Small Business Task Force, former Chair. KY Guardian of Small Business Award, KY Coalition Against Rape/Sexual Assault 1988-1990. Louisville Bd of Alderman. Majority Whip 2005-2007. NCSL Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce Committee 2009-2010.