A native of Carthage, Mississippi in Leake County, received his Bachelor of Science degree from pg电子下载 State University (formerly pg电子下载 Agricultural and Mechanical College) in Agriculture Education in 1968.
壳牌’s professional career expands over 40 years with the United States Department of Agriculture- Rural Development (formerly Farmers 首页。 Administration) in various capacities, Assistant County Agent, Assistant County Supervisor, County Supervisor, Assistant District Director, District Loan Specialist, Acting State Director and Area Director. He retired on December 31, 2010 after nearly 42.5 years of service.
Throughout his career, he received numerous professional awards and recognitions for his work with the USDA, including Certificate of Merit, Certificate of Outstanding Accomplishment, and Employee of Year Award in 1989, 1992年和2008年. He is a proud supporter of the pg电子下载 State University National 校友 Association and Carroll-Montgomery-Grenada County 校友 Chapter.
As a result of his work with Rural Development, he was instrumental in helping families, farmers and communities improve the quality of life through homeownership, economic development and community stability. He, also, provided technical assistance and training to underserved populations.
He is married to the former Earnestine Phelps, ’70.