Background
III, J was born on February 10, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States.
III, J was born on February 10, 1949 in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States.
Eastern Kentucky University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1971). Universityof Kentucky (Juris Doctor, 1973). Director, Student Research Service, 1972-1973.
Counsel, Harbert Corporation, Coal Operations, 1976-1981.
General Counsel, Mountain Coals, Incorporated., 1981-1984. Director, First State Bank, since 1988.
Working as a partner of CLINE & EDENS. Admitted to the bar, 1974, Kentucky and United States. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky. 1988, United States. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.
Bell County (Secretary/Treasurer, 1976-1979), Kentucky (Member, Sections on: Natural Resources.