Born in Illinois and raised during my early years on a Northeast Missouri farm, I’ve lived and worked throughout the tri-state area and mid-Missouri. My first job was with Quincy Compressor in Quincy, Illinois, where I worked as a painter, packer, and later in maintenance.

While working full time, I continued my education and began a career in heating and cooling. I worked as a service engineer for Meyer Heating & Cooling, later moved to Fort Madison, Iowa, and held the same position with Weisner Heating & Air Conditioning. I eventually owned and operated my own business, B & B Heating & Cooling.

After taking a position with Mass Merchandisers and working throughout mid-Missouri, I returned to Memphis in 1983. There, I purchased and operated Cash Cleaners, a laundromat, and several rental properties. While continuing those business ventures, I went back to school, earned my real estate salesperson license, and joined Primrose Realty, where real estate is now my official occupation.

My wife, Jeanie, and I manage Allen Farms, 600 acres southwest of Bible Grove, Missouri, along with our own small herd on 20 acres at the edge of Memphis. With a background in farming, rental property ownership, business operations, maintenance, remodeling, and real estate, I bring a practical, hands-on understanding to every property I help buy or sell.

I am well versed in residential property, having handled the rehab and maintenance of our rentals over the years. In 2003, I completely remodeled our own home from the inside out, down to the studs, including plumbing and electrical work. I also have extensive knowledge of farm, residential, and commercial properties, which allows me to better serve clients with a wide range of real estate needs.