Later he served 20 years as an officer in the U.S. Army, including Infantry, Quartermaster, Veterinary, Paratrooper, and Green Beret duty. Presently Sonny is a practicing veterinarian, a professional speaker, and a published poet.

He speaks fluent Spanish, and has worked throughout Central and South America. Sonny's entire life has been spent giving and sharing with others. For a month each year since 1986, he has performed voluntary veterinary work in the jungles of Panama.

International Achievements:

• Emergency disease diagnostic work in Ecuador and Nicaragua.
• Veterinary consultant to the Ambassador of Peru during massive earthquake disaster in 1970.
• Instructor in Spanish and English in Panama, Argentina, and Brazil.

Books:

Sonny shares his thoughts on life, leadership, and growing up in the hills of Tennessee. Click here for more details!

Membership:

• National Speakers Association for 17 years
• Tennessee Chapter of the National Speakers Association
• Rotary International
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Association of Food Hygiene Veterinarians

Education:

• M.S., Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University, 1975.
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, 1974.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, 1966.