Born: October 20, 1959 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Single
Education: Master's degree in education from Grand Valley State University; bachelor's degree from Utah State University; associates degree from Grand Rapids Junior College; graduated from Grand Rapids Union High
Employment/Military Record: Former teacher and administrator at public and Catholic School, vice principal and Grand Rapids Academy
Community Activities: founder of Reps Read Across Michigan, Right to Life of Grand Rapids, Sacred Heart parishioner and Usher's Club member,Catholic Social Services board of directors, Special Olympics coach, Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids trustee, Dozynki Harvest Festival volunteer, Celebration on the Grand volunteer, John Ball Park Community Association, West Side Connection Association, Festival Youth Art chair, International Tree Planting Corp., United Way Counselor, Where I Caught the Big One fishing contest founder, Fitness West Michigan chair
Religion: Catholic