Biographical Info (hometown, experience, specialty): 

Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Knoxville, TN.  

What other leadership positions have you held (AMA, Specialties, PACs)? When? 

President of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine  

Member of the Tennessee Medical Association Board of Trustees 

Member of the Knox County Board of County Commissioners 

Which Program (Campaign School/Candidate Workshop) did you attend? 

2013 Candidate Workshop 

Have you run for public office? What was the result? 

2008 Knox County Commission, Knox County Tennessee – won 

2014 Tennessee State Senate, District 7 – won 

Why did you decide to take part in the AMPAC program? 

To learn how to run for a state legislative office (state senate). 

Have the programs helped in your political/advocacy career? How? 

Absolutely – I used the course as a model for my successful state senate campaign. 

What was the most beneficial component of the AMPAC program for you? 

The detailed materials and the professional consultants. 

What would you say to members of the medical community thinking about becoming involved in politics? 

Obtain assistance from politically active people and professionals and then just “do it.”