Born: May 2, 1944 in Marquette
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Paulette
Children: 1 Child/ 2 grandchildren/1 great granddaughter
Education: Master's degree in guidance and counseling; bachelor's of business administration and teaching certificate from Northern MIchigan University
Employment/Military Record: Teacher/counselor Marquette Area Public Schools; co-owner with wife of travel agency for 27 years; part-time legislative aide for Rep. Stephen Adamini
Community Activities: Marquette Mountain Ski Patrol
Religion: Christian