Personal Fact Sheet

Lifelong resident of district 3
Age 61, 62 in March 2013
Married Mona Stephens
Retired Educator
One child - Matthew Stephens

Educated in Bessemer School System
Graduate of Samford University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 1973
Master of Business Administration 1975
Lifelong member Canaan Baptist Church
Mason (Flinthill lodge #810) Birmingham Scottish Rites

Instrument rated Private Pilot
Member Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Educator:
( Hueytown High School Business Education teacher)
Future Business Leaders of America Sponsor

Businessman:
Past president Food Centers Inc.
Past member Board of Directors Associated Grocers of Alabama
Past owner Jimmies Food Center
Owner Jimmies Storage Center

Civic Leader:
Past chairman Bessemer Board of Zoning Adjustments
Past chairman Bessemer Airport Authority
Past chairman Bessemer Commercial Development Authority
Chairman Exit 108 Commercial District

I believe that sound business principles should be applied to the governmental decision-making process. An open line of communication between the citizens and their elected representative is essential to good government, for it should reflect the needs of the people.