I graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in business and finance. I have served as vice president of several local banks and am currently a loan office with My Mortgage,LLC located in Cordova.

I married my high school sweetheart, Jo Ann Allen in December 1965. We have two children: Mark Allen, age 33 who lives in Memphis and is a sales agent for Re/Max Realty. Our married daughter, Amy Michelle Posey, age 27 is a sales coordinator for the Marriott Hotels. We have a 2 year old granddaughter that we spoil every chance we get.

My wife is retiring at the end of this school year from Houston High School as senior guidance counselor. She is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Real Estate Sales Club and plans to continue as a sales agent for Abbey & Associates.

My twin brother, Gary, and I remained close until his death last August. Our families have shared many vacations and good times through the years.

My family is a member of Pigs-ur-Perfect barbecue team which will be participating in the Lakeland Cookoff the same weekend as the class reunion. I also enjoy reading, NASCAR, and camping.