Republican, born October 1, 1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana; graduate of Brother Martin High School, Louisiana State University B.S. 1981, Southern University Law School J.D. (cum laude) 1985 and Tulane University Law School (LL.M Admiralty) 1986. Practicing Attorney since 1985. Practicing Mediator since 1989. Republican State Central Committee District 81, Active in numerous community, civic and religious organizations. Married (Deborah Gibson). Two Children. Re-elected to office December 6, 2014. Assumed Commissionership January 1, 2009; current term ends December 31, 2020.