Born: September 2, 1942 in Colorado Springs, CO
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3 children and 3 grandchildren
Education: M.A. in Special Education from Michigan State University; bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and Biology from St. Joseph's College in Indiana
Employment/Military Record: Former special Education teacher and district director, Mount Pleasant Public Schools
Community Activities: Member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus; Member of the Mt. Pleasant, Shepherd, Sanford and Midland Area Chamber of Commerce; President of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, Isabella County Chapter; Member of the Central Michigan Community Mental Health Facilities Management Board; Member and Past President of the Isabella County Easter Seal Society; Past Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, Mount Pleasant High School; Past Chairperson and Member, Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation Commission; Past Chairperson and Member, Mount Peasant Center Citizens Advisory Council; Past Member, Mid-Michigan Industries Board of Directors
Religion: Roman Catholic