I was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 23, 1963 to Dave and Ernestine Hudson. My earliest and fondest memories were of my father working at the rank of Major in the Alabama Air National Guard (he later became Colonel, thus earned his household nickname), and of my mother teaching piano lessons and transcribing court documents in our home (she later continued her career at the Jefferson County District Attorney's office). My parents have always portrayed the value of work. They encouraged me to stay busy and to value time with family as very rare and precious. I know very little of their younger years, except that dad was born near Talledega, and mom grew up around Sayreton. Both have lived in Alabama their entire lives. I guess that's why I found it very hard to accept that I could not find "adequate" employment in my home state. In 1985 I married my present soul mate, Jodi. In 1986, she moved with me to Texas so that I could work at Pender's Music Company. I still play trumpet, I still fish on the weekend, I still believe that Jesus is Lord and that He will return soon.