Education: Bachelor of science degree in education from Michigan State University and a bachelor of arts degree in public administration from Ferris State University.
Employment/Military Record: President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber; family owns Clemente's restaurant.
Community Activities: Active in Cruisin' Downriver annual business expo, the Downriver Summit and the Downriver Career Technical Consortium Skillman Task Force; works on the Lincoln Park Downtown Development Authority, is a member of the SEMCA Workforce board and is chair of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments committee on community and economic development.