Career
He played college football at Tennessee State University and was drafted in the second round of the 1972 NFL Draft. Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1972. Vice-President/Commercial Lending for First City National Bank, Houston, Texas for thirteen years.
Started Brooks Associates, a business management company in 1990 to the present.
In 2000 became part owner of an ambulance company. Assumed 100% ownership in 2002.
Sold the company in 2007. In 2008, incorporated and became part owner of a crane servicing company, providing inspections, repairs, parts, and training for companies operating on-shore and off-shore hydraulic pedestal cranes in the oil and gas exploration industry.