I grew up in Central Ohio, went to college and got a BSEE from The Ohio State University. I enlisted in the Navy and rose to Chief Petty Officer in 4 years of Service. I have since been an Application Sales Engineer, an Academic Recruiter, Technical Sales Manager, and now a Financial Services Professional. Along the way, I owned and flew a Hot Air Balloon as a Commercial Pilot, volunteered in Jaycees, Kiwanis, and Rotary. I own a boat that I use on Alum Creek and I am a Past Commander of the Columbus Sail and Power Squadron. I graduated from Balwin Wallace College with an MBA and was promoted to assistant Plant Manager.

I have a wonderful wife of 57 years, and a family including a daughter and a son both of whom are successful and very productive citizens. We have four grandchildren and two step granddaughters all of whom we love very much. They make us proud.

Most recently, I have become involved with family, friends and colleagues in a program I am most proud to participate in as a Christian which is the CBMC or Christian Business Men's Connection.