Born: July 19, 1943 in Grand Rapids
Children: Dan, Shane
Education: Bachelor's degree, Calvin College; Master's degree in Social Work, Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Senior adviser to the Iraqi Ministry of Health, Coalition Provisional Authority, 2003; Department of Community Health director, 1996-2003; Department of Mental Health director, 1991-96; executive director of Bethany Christian Services, executive director of the Kent County Community Mental Health Program and executive director of Project Rehab in Grand Rapids
Community Activities: Former member of Ferris State University Board of Trustees