Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, attended and graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, masters in business education from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, taught for 10 years at Owens Community College in Oregon, Ohio.  A realtor since 1988, member of the million dollar club, resides in Hidden Harbour in Holland, Ohio, member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Maumee, Ohio.  Two grown children, three grand children.