I am a proud native of Southwest Virginia, born and raised in a holler in Washington County. My mother’s family has called this region home for over 200 years, while my father’s roots here stretch back to the mid 1800s. From the time I was 13, I have been studying and working on old houses, drawn to their stories and craftsmanship. Surrounded by antiques and heirlooms throughout my life, I was taught by my parents to respect and preserve the past—a lesson that has shaped my lifelong passion for historic homes.

I believe the best cities in America are those that preserve and protect their history through preservation and restoration, while also caring for its residents and downtown neighborhoods. My wife, Monica, and I put these beliefs into action by personally investing in Bristol, Virginia's historic buildings and providing homes where families can live comfortably, as well as short term vacation properties to welcome people visiting the growing city. This effort has made an impact in the city by increasing property values for neighboring property owners, making streets safer, and eliminating derelict houses. 

I am a board member of The Bristol VA Planning Commission, Bristol VA Zoning Appeals, Bristol Historical Association, Bristol Train Station, Museum of the Middle Appalachians, and Bristol VA Historic Preservation Awards Committee and a member of Bristol Area Rotary Club.

Our family lives in the Solar Hill Historic District, where we own three significant properties including Pleasant Hill- Former home of noted historian V.N. (Bud) Phillips and their home- the historic King-Mitchell House which was built in 1816 as the main house overlooking the plantation in the valley that would later become downtown Bristol. I have gained national recognition for notable transactions like the 2023 sale of the famous W.A. Stuart house to Michelle Bowers, creator of the The Old House Life website and the 2025 sale of Hayslope, the 1785 home of Tennessee Constitution signer James Roddye.