I am a native of Stokes County, North Carolina.  I have resided in western Stanly County for 13 years with my wife Leslie, who is a native of Stanly County.  She attended Stanfield Elementary and West Stanly High School.  We have two children, Kendrick and Emma. Kendrick is 9 years old and in the 4th grade at Locust Elementary School. Emma is 4 years old and attends the Sunshine House in Mint Hill.