Woody retired from operating and managing hotels and a variety of properties and as a hotel consultant with his own company for over fifty years.
He attended the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida as well as serving in the United States Army. Woody married his beloved wife for over 56 years ago. Through his career, he served as president and founder of a hotel association, board member of chamber of commences, trustee, court receiver, associate pastor, deacon, and member of the Republican Party.
The best-selling author, Martin Caidin, encouraged Woody to write his first book, “The Innkeeper.” With his love of life, he continued by writing, “Boom!”, “Orphans West”, “Impeach”, “2099 Heavenly Space”, “Sun City”, and now “America needs God”.