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==Background==

==Background==

A native Texan, Sanford graduated from [[Southern Baptist]]-affiliated [[Baylor University]] in [[Waco, Texas|Waco]], with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a master's degree in Taxation. Formerly with Ernst & Young, he since established his own CPA business. Since 1997, he has also been the executive pastor of the Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church<ref name=candidatesfile/> in Allen, Texas,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cottonwoodcreek.org/about-us/staff/member/1238385/|publisher=cottonwoodcreek.org|accessdate=July 26, 2020}}</ref> formerly the First Baptist Church of Fairview. Cottonwood moved into its current facility in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cottonwoodcreek.org/history|title=History of Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church|publisher=cottonwoodcreek.org|accessdate=July 25, 2020}}</ref>

A native Texan, Sanford graduated from [[Southern Baptist]]-affiliated [[Baylor University]] in [[Waco, Texas|Waco]], with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a master's degree in Taxation. Formerly with Ernst & Young, he since established his own CPA business. Since 1997, he has also been the executive pastor of the Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church<ref name=candidatesfile/> in Allen, Texas,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cottonwoodcreek.org/meetthestaff|title=Meet the Staff|publisher=cottonwoodcreek.org|accessdate=March 13, 2014}}</ref> formerly the First Baptist Church of Fairview. Cottonwood moved into its current facility in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cottonwoodcreek.org/history|title=History of Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church|publisher=cottonwoodcreek.org|accessdate=July 25, 2020}}</ref>

Sanford and his wife, Shelly Lee Sanford (born c. 1964), have two children, Ryan and Lauren.<ref name=votesmart/>

Sanford and his wife, Shelly Lee Sanford (born c. 1964), have two children, Ryan and Lauren.<ref name=votesmart/>