Education: Master's degree in political science (2001) and bachelor's degree (1991) from Wayne State University
Employment/Military Record: Dearborn Public Schools, superintendent (July 2008 to July 2015); Oakland Schools, director of government and community services (1997-2008); Wayne State University, instructor (2001-06); Michigan Association of School Boards, CBA instructor (2001-07); Oakland County Road Commission, assistant to the director, FAST-TRAC Operations (1995-97); Survey Research Associates, owner (1991-97); Sen. Rudy Nichols, chief of staff (1986-91)
Community Activities: Centurion, Michigan Association of School Administrators, Baker College Master's in Education Advisory Board, Middle Cities Education Association, Dearborn Optimist, Good Fellows Newspaper Sales, Family Focus, Knights of Columbus