Bud is a native of south Georgia and lives in Bainbridge, Georgia. He grew up in Bulloch County Georgia in a family that embraced the love of the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Today, Bud is very involved in his community, serving as an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge, co-chair of its Mission and Outreach Ministry; member of the Membership Committee of the Chamber of Commerce; and Chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Southwest Georgia Board of Realtors. Bud is also on the Board of Directors of Bainbridge - Decatur County United Way. In addition to his commitment to the community and real estate activities, he is also the Business Manager of Southern Forestry Consultants, Inc., where he is afforded the opportunity to work closely with foresters and biologists. Bud is married and has one daughter.

Bud's main focus in real estate is on rural acreage with an emphasis on recreational tracts and timber tract investments.