Born: July 23, 1941 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Betty
Children: Three children; three grandchildren
Education: Bachelor's degree in general studies with an emphasis on fire science from Wayne State University; attended Henry Ford Community College; graduate of Fordson High School
Employment/Military Record: Retired chief of Dearborn fire department for 22 years after joining the department following military service; Vietnam Veteran.
Community Activities: Dearborn Goodfellows and Pioneers; Italian-American Club; Dearborn Elks; American Legion; American Legion 364; Vietnam Veterans of America 267.