Personal/Family
Date of Birth: 12/12/1960
Place of Birth: Atlanta, GA
Children: Three – Natalie, Sam, Olivia
Education
- B.A., Global Studies/Political Science, University of Georgia
- B.A., German and Slavic Languages, University of Georgia
Business Affiliation
- Senior Strategic Advisor and Independent Consultant - National Government Affairs practice, Dentons
Professional Record
- Eighteen years in the Georgia General Assembly representing the Atlanta suburb of North Fulton County
- Served as the Speaker Emeritus, Speaker of the House and Speaker Pro Tempore
- Administration floor leader for Governor Sonny Perdue
- Authored the city charter and created the new City of Johns Creek, Georgia
- The first Republican to author Georgia’s budget since reconstruction
- Served on the Platform Committee of the Republican National Convention -2008
- Served on the legislative staff to U.S. Representative Newt Gingrich in Washington, DC
Community/Civic Activities
- State Capitol Commission, Member
- Georgia Speakers' Initiative, Founding Member
- American-Swiss Foundation, Lifetime Member Nominee
- Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
- North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID), Board Member
- Fulton County Republican Party Foundation, Trustee
- Johns Creek Foundation, Chairman
- Optimist Club, Past President
- University of Georgia Oxford Development, Board Member
- Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center, Board Member
Honors and Awards
- James magazine - “most influential politician in Georgia”
- GeorgiaTrend magazine - “100 Most Influential Georgians.”