He began his political career early, being elected president of his fifth-grade class at South Pratt Elementary School. He was also president of the Miles College Student Government Association during his senior year of college. He graduated from Western Olin High School in 1962 and received his undergraduate degree from Miles College in 1970.
He started his political career young, becoming president of his fifth-grade class at South Pratt Elementary School.  He also held the position of president for the Miles College Student Government Association during his senior year of college. He graduated from Western Olin High School in 1962 and earned his undergraduate degree from Miles College in 1970.