Born: July 12, 1948 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Linda
Children: Five adult children, four grandchildren
Education: Alumni of Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport University, Business
Employment/Military Record: 20-year small business owner
Community Activities: DDA, Chamber President twice, Board of Historical Society, GO task force, Rotary, Flat River Conservation Club, served on Michigan License Beverage Assoc. Executive Board
Religion: Protestant