Born: c. 1940
Birthplace: Owensboro, KY

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Educator

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning

Wife: Susan (two sons)
Son: Mark
Son: Matthew

    University: BA Social Studies, Kentucky Wesleyan College
    University: MA Education Administration, Western Kentucky University
    Administrator: EdD Administration, University of Mississippi
    Administrator: Assc. Dir. Programs, Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning (1974-84)
    Administrator: Vice Chancellor Exec. Affairs, Western Kentucky University (1984-88)
    Administrator: President, Western Kentucky University (1988-97)
    Administrator: Chancellor, University of Alabama System (1997-2001)
    Administrator: Chancellor, University System of Georgia (2002-04)
    Administrator: Commissioner, Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning (2004-)

    Member of the Board of Atmos Energy (1995-)
    Member of the Board of Alabama Cast Iron and Pipe Company
    American Association of State Colleges and Universities Past Chairman
    National Association of System Heads President
    Alabama Academy of Honor

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