Married 51 years and counting, son lives in Maryville and daughter lives in Lexington, N.C., 2 grandchildren, originally from Massachusetts and came to Tennessee in 1963 attended Lambuth College, served in the USAF 1966-1969 with a tour of duty in Vietnam 1968-69, graduated from Middle Tennessee State University – 1972 BS in Business Economics.  Past employment history included Center for Government Training – University of Tennessee, Prudential Insurance Company, Tennessee Associates – International Consulting Firm, Business Owner – Smokey Mountain Vending Company.

Currently, Al serves as Instructor/Mentor in the Blount County Justice Center presenting 18 week Workforce Readiness Skill Development course sponsored by Adult Education Foundation of Blount County and University of Tennessee – Center for Literacy and 9 week Financial program sponsored by the Dave Ramsey organization; State Rep for Welcome Home (military veterans), Celebrate Recovery; Board of Directors Blount County Ecumenical Council, Good Neighbors of Blount County, A Place to Stay and HOPE Fund; Master Financial Coach, Dave Ramsey team; member of First United Methodist Church, Maryville.

Joined the BCEAC organization several years ago representing First United Methodist Church and Celebrate Recovery Ministry.  As an active member, I have served as a voice of needs and support for the incarcerated as they re entry the community.  More recently, being a military veteran and leading a Welcome Home open share group for military veterans, encouraging the membership to increase awareness and responsiveness for mental and emotional struggles.  The church community can and should deliberately reach out to those who have served or serving in the military and all first responders that need assistance in balancing their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.