| Marion County native
Married to the former Tawanna Sizemore for 29 years
Father of-
Kaleb Estes (University of Alabama BA 2014, University of North Alabama MA 2016)
MaKayla Estes (University of Alabama BS 2016, University of Alabama at Birmingham MSPAS 2019)
Megan Rector Estes of Lamar County--daughter-in-law (University of North Alabama BSN 2017)
Deacon at Winfield First Baptist Church
Former Winfield Board of Education Member for 15 years
Alabama Association of School Boards Board of Directors.
Education History-
Graduate Winfield City High School (1985)
Graduate University of Alabama (1989)
Bachelor's degree in news editorial journalism
Minor in history
Employment History-
Tuscaloosa News (January 1989-July 1989)
Montgomery Advertiser Sports Department (July 1989-September 1991)
Journal Record Newspaper--Marion County (September 1991-Current) serving as news editor since 1999
Awards
AASB All-State School Board Member (2000)
AASB Master School Board Member--Eight years
Alabama Press Association Award for Best Economic Coverage
Alabama Press Association Award for Best Editorial
Winfield Main Street Board Member of the Year (1997)
Honored by American Legion Post 100 for patriotic service with "Americanism" award
Activities
Member Marion County Republican Party
Vice-chairman of Winfield Board of Education (May 1997-2012)
Member AASB* Federal Relations Network (working with Congress)
AASB State Board of Directors/District 7 Director
AASB Executive Committee (Three-member panel)
C3 of Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance/Renewal Committee member
Former Vice-Chairman of Marion County Cooperative Extension Board
Advisory Board Member Country Place Senior Living
Deacon--Winfield First Baptist Church
Winfield City Schools Foundation Board of Directors
Hollis Building Restoration Committee--Pastime Theater
Winfield City Schools Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors
Founder and former chairman of Winfield Main Street Program
Former President of Winfield Tree City Board
Former Winfield Alumni Association Board of Directors
Member University of Alabama National Alumni Association
Former member Northwest Alabama Adult Education Board
Volunteer Habitat for Humanity
Volunteer Salvation Army (Christmas Bell Ringer)
Member Winfield Chamber of Commerce
Volunteer youth sponsor at Winfield First Baptist Church
Volunteer Winfield First Baptist Vacation Bible School
Former Sunday School teacher at Winfield First Baptist Church
Youth league coach--three sports (10 years) |