Background Info
M/F: Male
Family: Divorced; 2 Children: Valeisha, Lenai.
Date of Birth: 04/27/1947
Place of Birth: Wilson, NC
Home town: Wilson
Religious Beliefs: Baptist
Education:
JD, North Carolina Central University, 1974
BA, Sociology/Political Science, North Carolina Central University, 1971.
Professional Work:
Senior Partner, Fitch, Butterfield and Wynn, 1975-1988
Specialist, United States Army, 1968-1970.
Political Experience:
Chief Deputy Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2007-present
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2004-present
Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, July 20, 2004
Judge, North Carolina Superior Court, 1988-2004
Appointed, Supreme Court of North Carolina, 2001
Resident Superior Court Judge, North Carolina Superior Court
Special Superior Court Judge, North Carolina Superior Court.