• Member of two state high school championship teams
• All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference and All-District 17 golfer at Hendrix College
• Represented the state of Arkansas while a member of 10 Mid-South Cup Match teams
• Winner of multiple ASGA designated tournaments and well over 50 other tournaments while competing around the state
• Has made 15 career aces including one that won a car
• Married to Sandie Nicholes Lester
• Has two sons - Ben Lester of Fayetteville and Jack Lester of Conway