Born: November 3, 1952
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Ruth
Children: Monica, Steven, Benjamin, John-Mark and Ann-Marie
Education: Attended Macomb County Community College, All Africa School of Theology in Lesotho, Africa, and Zion Ministerial Institute in Waverly, N.Y.; graduate of Memphis High School
Employment/Military Record: Former manager of Grace Engineering and employee of Manter Technologies in Marine City, took a sabbatical to study at Zion Ministerial Institute in New York (1988 to 1990)
Community Activities: Member of the National Rifle Association and the Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners. He volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, 4-H, and Little League baseball.
Religion: Baptist