Born in Birmingham, Alabama. Overseas veteran of Word War I and World War II. Had military pilot ratings in both French and American Air Service. Director of Aeronautics for State of Alabama for more than 30 years. Established and developed the Alabama Airport Program. During his service the airport program expanded by a total of 143 airports. Past President of National Association of State Aviation Officials. Selected as country's outstanding State Director for International Exposition of Flight 1967. Listed in Who's Who in World Aviation.