Born: in October 25, 1938 in Flint
Marital Status: Single
Children: children: Jeffrey, Eric, Steffan and Jennifer
Education: Attended Flint Junior College, bachelor's degree in English from University of Michigan-Flint, master's degree in Education at Eastern Michigan University
Employment/Military Record: Teacher (1961-1992) and executive director for Genesee County Bar Association (1993-1998)
Community Activities: Active in MEA, NEA, Flint River Watershed Coalition, Board Friends of the Flint River Trail, Sierra Club, Flint Institute of Music, Flint Institute of Arts, Priority Children, Music in the Arts Board