- Born in Lakeland, FL
- Graduated from High School at Winter Haven High School 1961
- Graduated from Polk Community College AA Degree 1967
- Graduated University of Florida BSA 1970
- Taught at Bartow Jr.- Sr. High School Bartow, Fl. 1970-1971
- Field Service Director, Fla. Farm Bureau 1973-1980
- Director Soil and Water Conservation-Fl. Dept. of Agriculture 1980-1985
- Salesman Chemical Dynamics 1995-2000
- Executive Director Brooks County Connection Inc. 2001-Present
- Owner Bissett Farms, Quitman, Ga. 1970-Present
- Board of Directors, Fl. Agriculture Hall of Fame
- Board of Directors-SE Agricultural Coalition
- Quitman, Ga. Chamber of Commerce President
- Quitman, Ga. Rotary Club Past President
- Brook County, Ga. Cattlemans Association-past President
- Brooks County, Ga. Boys and Girls Club President
- Brooks County, Ga. Vocational Education Committee
