A Republican, he previously worked as a transportation director for the largest school district in Mississippi and later served as DeSoto County supervisor.

He was the transportation director for the largest school district in Mississippi, located in DeSoto County.

[1][3] In 2011, he ran for the Mississippi Transportation Commission for the Northern District during a special election upon the death of commissioner Bill Minor.

[4] During the campaign, he embraced his Republican affiliation and called for a new Mississippi Department of Transportation executive director.

[6] As commissioner, he postposed $100 million in emergency road and bridge money for cities and counties.