Graduated from Mississippi State University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business.
All SEC Sophomore Tight End for Mississippi State University football team.
Gained experience at a national CPA firm in Jackson, MS, serving as senior auditor for several commercial audits.
Served as controller for a manufacturing company in North Mississippi before returning to public accounting with a regional firm.
Served on the firm's executive committee and headed its accounting and auditing department.
Co-founded Eaton, Babb & Smith, P.A. with partners Sue Ellen Babb and Britt Smith in 1987, and serves as the firm's managing partner.
Active member and former president of Ripley Rotary Club.
Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow.
Active member of Ripley First United Methodist Church.
Member of Enrichment, Inc., a nonprofit organization which benefits public education.
