Born: in Pontiac
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Lorene
Children: 2
Education: Associates degree from Oakland Community College; bachelor's degree in sociology/psychology, secondary teacher certification, master's studies at Oakland University
Employment/Military Record: Air Force Veteran with service in Vietnam, former human relations instructor for Air Force Reserves, former teacher and director of alternative education program
Community Activities: Former member of Pontiac Planning Commission