Biography

Buddy holds three degrees from LSU, a BS in Studio Arts (Photography), an MA in Art History, and a PhD. in Education (C&I), with a research focus on faculty members with invisible disabilities. Outside of work, Buddy enjoys fishing, reading, traveling, martial arts, gaming, and history. He is a proud US Navy veteran, a published author, and has been recognized as an international expert in the area of swords as objects of art. He is happily married and enjoys spending time with his wife, their three adult children, and many grand-animals.