Originally from:  Metter, Georgia (Southeast Georgia)

Education:        

• Metter High School
  Salutatorian, Class of 1977

• Georgia Southern University
  1981 Bachelor of Science, Home Economics, Home Furnishings & Interior Design

• University of Florida
  1986  Bachelor of Design, Architecture
  1988  Master of Architecture, Historic Preservation

Profession:  Construction and Program Management
                            Senior Project Manager
                            Gude Management Group, LLC
                       
Parents:      Charles U. Horton & the late Margie M. Horton

Personal:    Single, Second of four children

Organizational affiliations: 
            Member, National Organization of Minority Architects
            Member, National Association for the Advancement of                   Colored People
            Member, National Council of Negro Women
            Member, CMAA, Construction Management Association                   of America
            Member, CEFPI, Council of Educational+Facility Planners                  International
            Member, Construction Managers Association of America
            Vice-Chair, The Minerva Foundation, Inc.  
                                               
Church Home:  Zion Hill Baptist Church, Atlanta GA

Inspirational Quote: God grant me the serenity to accept the              things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I              can; and the wisdom to know the difference.   

Hobbies:  Sewing Crafts (needlepoint, crochet, quilting),              graphic arts

Interests:  Spending time with family and friends

Travel destinations:  Europe and Belize

Favorite Book: I Wish I Had a Red Dress, Pearl Cleage

Favorite Musician :  Frankie Beverly & MAZE

Pets:  Three kittens:  Ms. Chloe, Clyde & Caesar

Guilty Pleasures: Warm Apple Pie Ala Mode