Buddy grew up in Dublin, Georgia. After high school he served with the US Army Security Agency in Europe. In college he majored in Biology and holds BS and MS degress as well as an EDS degree in Administration and Supervision. He served as a high school teacher, coach, administrator and hearing officer during his 34 year career in education. In 1997 Buddy and his wife Vickie bought property in Reynolds Plantation. He has been a licensed real estate broker for over 28 years and holds several real estate certifications. He has been selling real estate in the Lake Oconee area since 1999. Buddy is an active volunteer and supporter of projects that benefit and improve the community. He is a Rotarian having served as the President of the Greene and Putnam County Club as well as the Rotary Club of Snellville, GA. Additionally, Buddy is a graduate of Leadership Greene, Leadership Gwinnett, a member of the Reynolds Veterans Association, The Lake Oconee Elks Lodge and currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors of Old Salem Fire Rescue.He is the 2013 recepient of board of realtors "Community Service" Award and was the 2007 "Sales Executive of the Year" for Reynolds Plantation Realty.