Roy has over 30 years of experience in planning, zoning, land development, and construction management. A graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Roy worked for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville for 4 years with the Department of Public Works and with the Metropolitan Planning Commission. Roy is experienced in all aspects of Civil Engineering and has used his expertise by serving two 4 years terms in the Metropolitan City Council, one term as a Commissioner with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Metro Nashville Stormwater Management Committee. Roy is an expert on Land Use and Zoning in Middle Tennessee and has successfully represented thousands if projects over a 30 year span.

Roy, and his wife Lisa, founded an environmental non profit, EarthCredits, and have seven children.