Born: March 8, 1956 in Hillsdale
 
                                Marital Status: Married
                            
                                Children: Kyle, Sarah and Katie
                            
                                Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting major at Eastern Michigan University
                            
                                Employment/Military Record: Controller for Boysville (1978-1995), former controller for Starr Commonwealth (1995-2004)
                            
                                Community Activities: Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, Michigan Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association
                            
                                Religion: Presbyterian