Born and raised in Gainesville, GA. My parents are the late Johnny Wheeler and late Anita Wheeler. I have two sisters, my twin lives in Gainesville while my older sister lives in Warner Robins. Graduated GHS in 1993, UGA in 1998 with a Bachelors of Science in Forestry and 2000 with a Master of Science. Began my Extension career September 2000 in Walker County, moved to Gilmer County in May 2002. While in Gilmer County, my programming focus has involved integrated pest management in commercial apple production.