I was born and raised in Odessa and graduated from Permian High School in 1974. I owned and operated the 8th Street Army Store in Odessa for 25 years as well as four other surplus/outdoor stores. I also started and operated American Overhead Door in Odessa in 1994 and operated it until I sold it in 2001. I then came to work for Edward jones in 2002.My job here at Edward Jones has been more than fantastic. I still pinch myself at times as I think how lucky I am to have a job that I love so much and am able to truly make a positive difference in my clients' lives. I never lose sight of how special the relationships are with my clients that seem to become my friends. I am truly blessed!I am also blessed with a wonderful client base. My calling is to help families manage their wealth with long−term investment strategies to help them take care of those they love.I have served on numerous boards in Odessa over the years, such as Permian Basin Rehab Center, Odessa Chamber of Commerce and the Ellen Noel Art Museum. I have been an active member of the Odessa Downtown Rotary Club since 2004. I was honored as the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Small Business person of the year in 1989 as well.My wonderful wife, Bonnie, and I have two kids Paige/Dallas and Brody/Odessa. My main hobby interests are hunting and fishing. I started the Permian Basin Bowhunters Association in Odessa in the early '70s and it is still going today. I was also an active member of the Permian Bass Club in Odessa for over 30 years and love to bass fish. My family and I spend most of our recreational time fishing and playing at Lake Brownwood or working and hunting at our ranch, "The Yellow Moon Ranch", in Coleman, TX.My team and I do the very best to provide the most comprehensive service possible. We work hard to make it easy to do business with our branch office and Edward Jones. Give us a call or stop by our office to get started.