Born: August 31, 1953 in Norfolk, Virginia
Marital Status: 27 years
Children: Elizabeth, Carolyn
Education: Bachelor's degree, Michigan State University James Madison College, 1975; Juris doctorate, University of Detroit School of Law, 1979.
Employment/Military Record: Attorney; free lance writer, columnist in The Detroit News and Oakland Press; talk host WXYT, WTVS
Community Activities: Birmingham Optimist, Birmingham Rotary. Birmingham YMCA 1982-2004.
Religion: Catholic