He also attended programs at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management and Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution .
A native of Dallas , Texas , Atkiss received his bachelor 's degree from University of Florida .
Atkiss also attended programs at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management and Institute for International Mediation and Conflict Resolution .
A native of Dallas , Texas , Atkiss received his bachelor 's degree from University of Florida .