Born: in August 1, 1947
Marital Status: Married
Children: wife, Mary; two children
Education: Bachelor's degree in education and master's degree in secondary administration from Central Michigan University
Employment/Military Record: High school teacher, counselor and basketball coach, former assistant basketball coach at Ferris State University, former Newaygo County youth employment director
Community Activities: Active in North Central Accreditation Committee and School Improvement Committee, member of Gerber Memorial Hospital Board Development and Fremont Area Foundation committees