Sam started working at the age of 14 mowing lawns and later became a successful small business owner. Today, he and his wife Patricia own Fred Fincher Motors, a second-generation independent automobile dealership.

Sam actively gives back to his community by supporting The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, Northwest Assistance Ministries, The Centrum Arts League, Klein Educational Foundation, and Cy-Fair ISD Educational Foundation. Sam touts the Fallen Warrior Memorial and Fallen Warrior Art Gallery as jewels of the community as a strong tribute to our fallen heroes.

As a strong law enforcement supporter he has served for many years on the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Advisory Board as well as the Harris County Sheriff Advisory Board, where he assists with community input on law enforcement training.

Sam and Patricia have been married for 33 years. Patricia served in the Texas House representing the same District from 2007 - 2016. Their son, younger Sam, is a graduate of Klein High School and North Texas State University. They are active members of Champion Forest Baptist Church.