Birthplace:

Petersburg, VA

Born: March 1, 1947

Family: Wife, Kathy, three sons and three grandchildren

Religion: Lutheran

(Christ the King Lutheran Church)

Education: B.S. – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1969

Career: President, Watkins Nurseries, Inc.; Military Service (USA, 1969-71);

Elected: Member of House of Delegates: 1982-98. Member of Senate: 1998-Present.