Born in Philadelphia, I have lived in Georgia for over a decade and settled with my wife, Safiya in the Peachtree Corners neighborhood of Brookwood in 2007.  My wife Safiya and I specifically chose Peachtree Corners because it was, and remains, a great place to live, work and play. Most importantly, we settled in Peachtree Corners to build our family that currently includes our three year old daughter, Olivia.

I received my Bachelors Degree in Sociology with a Minor in Criminal Justice from Morehouse College and my Masters Degree in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University. During my college years, I committed to over 1,300 hours of community service as a Bonner Scholar and worked with youth within the community.

Ever since the age of 8, I have been dedicated to working for my community either through community service, neighborhood leadership and my profession.  I am an Eagle Scout and follow the Scout Oath and Law down to the letter.

I have had the honor of serving on the Brookwood Home Owners Association and during my tenure I helped to cut the financial deficit that we had been facing for years.  In addition, I lead the effort to initiate the Gwinnett C.O.P.S. program where block captains and home owners became active in protecting our neighborhood.

I am a graduate of the Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute and I currently serve on the Board of Directors for 2nd Step Ministries, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing the cycle of relapse and recidivism of women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction through peer to peer interaction.

As a Social Worker at Grady Memorial Hospital, I have been able to work with a wide demographic population consisting of various ethnic, social and financial backgrounds.   Finally, as a former candidate for the Board of Commissioners for Gwinnett County, I have gained associations with city officials from all over the county in which I have learned how best to serve the citizens of municipalities.  I have worked closely with the UPCCA in helping what we now know as the City of Peachtree Corners come into existence.

I am a husband, a father, a brother, and a friend.  I will always believe that vision, hard work, accountability and an open ear are keys to responsible leadership.