Born: September 6, 1961 in Roseville
 
                                Marital Status: Single
                            
                                Spouse/Partner: Divorced
                            
                                Children: Richard, Anna and Julia
                            
                                Education: Associate's Degree, General Studies, Macomb Community College (1988-1992); Attended Oakland University, 1993-1995
                            
                                Employment/Military Record: Employed in various roles within Macomb County government, including Judicial Aide in the Court Administrator's Office, Child Care Worker at the Macomb County Youth Home (August 1983-March 1991), Coordinator of Security at the Macomb County Youth Home (March 1991-August 1996), Friend of Court Custody Investigator (August-December 1996), Medical Program Specialist (December 1996 to June 2007), Judicial Aide to the Macomb County Circuit Court (June 1997-November 2002) and as a tax collector in the Macomb County Treasurer's Office (November 2002-November 2007).
                            
                                Community Activities: Member of the Roseville Optimist Club; Warren-Sterling Heights Elks Lodge #2292; Roseville Community Schools Scholarship Foundation
                            
                                Religion: Catholic