BS in Administrative Management, with Honor, from Clemson University (1978) and a Juris Doctor degree from the USC School of Law (1981). Admitted to the SC Bar in 1981, also admitted to the US District Court, US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, US Tax Court and the US Supreme Court. Past President of the Hilton Head Island Rotary Club and Jaycees. Married, 4 children and 6 grandchildren.