The Franchise Wizard

I was born and raised in Arkansas, aka The Natural State. As a young man, I attended Harding University in the city of Searcy, where I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

I eventually went to live and work in Illinois and Indiana. In the latter state, my wife Julie and I were owner-operators of an Allstate Insurance agency for nearly nine years. During the course of our marriage, we’ve had five children – four daughters and one son as well as four grandchildren!

When I was a boy, I enjoyed playing little league baseball, though I wasn’t very good. But the good memories I made as a player and growth I experienced stuck with me. They stuck with me so much that in my adult years I joined a group of builders and investors to develop a sports complex for children. I did this so children could have the opportunity to experience the joys I felt as a kid.

During my free time, my wife Julie and I enjoy attending church, playing golf, traveling, and of course, spending time with our grandkids!