Born/raised in Gadsden
Graduated from Gadsden High School and University of Alabama
President – Shannon, Banks & Smith, Inc. (Insurance)
Two-time past chairman, The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County
Past President, Gadsden Kiwanis Club
Past chairman, Gadsden Industrial Development Authority
Current chairman, City of Gadsden Planning Commission
Married (Miriam), two daughters (Allison, Margaret), two granddaughters (Anna Claire, Ava)