Personal

• Carson Newman University 1994; B.A. Psychology

• Married to Kim (Mize) Meade for 25 years

• 2 children: Katie (17), Joe (21)

• Fountain City United Methodist Church, Member,
  Head Usher, Former Chair of Trustees.

Professional

• Midwest Railcar Corporation –  
  Vice President Sales & Marketing (2004 – Current)

• Progress Rail Corporation –
  Sales & Marketing (2000 – 2004)

• David Joseph Company – Equipment Sales (1997 – 2000)

• Emerson Electric Company –  
  Inside and Outside Sales (1994 – 1997)

Community

• Central High School Foundation –
  Co-President (2017 – present)

• Gresham Middle School PTO – President (2014 -2016)

• Fountain City Ballpark – Executive Board (2007 – 2016)

• Tennessee Achieves Mentor (2009 – present)

• Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Award
  Chair (2008 -present)