Norman graduated from West Columbus High School and attended North Carolina State University, focusing on Agricultural Education.

Norman has been a resident of Craven and Pamlico Counties for 36 years. During those years, the strong work ethic learned in the early years on the family farm carried him to become an entrepreneur who now has over 20 years of small business experience. Norm has real world experience meeting a payroll, balancing a budget and making the tough decisions that help keep his business thriving.

In 2010, Norman was elected by the voters of North Carolina House District 3 (Craven and Pamlico Counties) to serve in the NC House of Representatives, soundly defeating an entrenched Democrat incumbent with an impressive 64% of the vote. Norm quickly earned the reputation of one of the most dedicated and hardest-working legislators. He currently serves on the following committees- Appropriations Subcommittee on Education (Vice-Chairman), Agriculture, Appropriations, Commerce and Job Development, Environment and Homeland Security-Military-Veterans Affairs.

Norman is a Christian, a Conservative, and a Republican - in that order. He believes in the sanctity of human life and is pleased to have received an endorsement from NC Right to Life. Norman believes in our 2nd Amendment rights and is pleased to have received an endorsement from the NRA. Norman also believes that marriage should be between one man and one woman.

Norman has served his community as past president of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship America Crystal Coast Chapter, First Vice Chair representing Pamlico County of the Republican NC Third Congressional District, Secretary of the Craven County Republican Men's Club, member of Pamlico County Committee of 100, member of the Pamlico County Chamber of Commerce and Havelock Chamber of Commerce, and member of Oriental Rotary Club.

Norman and his wife Linda have a son, a daughter and three grandsons that they love to spend time with.