I was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised in Statesville, North Carolina. My initial reason for moving to Washington, in 1976 was to attend Howard University.

After college, a good friend suggested that I try real estate, which at the time was the furthest thing from my mind. In January 1985, I became a licensed agent in the District of Columbia and sold 5 house is in my first month. Later that year, I became the Rookie of the Year for my company and the #2 salesperson with the Washington Board of Realtors with 32 closed transactions.

Over the years I have lived in numerous parts of the city: Columbia Heights, Southwest Waterfront, Capitol Hill, and LeDroit Park. Currently, I reside in the Kalorama Triangle neighborhood in an historic townhouse I renovated six years ago. My attraction to the neighborhood was because of it's proximity to Rock Creek Park where I spend as much time as possible, jogging, biking or walking my dog Ellington.