Horne holds a Bachelor of  Science  in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Tennessee Technological University and has more than twenty-four years of experience in structural and civil engineering design.  His experience covers a multitude of project types to include churches, medical and dental offices, daycare facilities, banks, and office buildings.  Horne also has experience in large industrial projects. He is a certified LEED professional and a licensed professional engineer in twenty-three states.     

Horne is a member of ASCE and the United States Green Building Council and is active in his community by serving as a Trustee at Elizabeth Lee United Methodist Church and a mentor for ACE Member Program for 11 years.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for ACE as President.