- Grew up in Baltimore, MD
- Graduated from LeTourneau University Longview, TX (1977) completing studies in Electrical Engineering Technology combined with Aviation Maintenance Certificates
- Holds Private Pilot and Airframe/Powerplant Mechanics Certificates
- Moved to Cedar Rapids, IA (1978) and began a 37-year career with Rockwell-Collins as a Certification Flight Test Engineer
- Married to Nancy (25 years) with 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren
- The Rest of the Story
- Originator and Contributor to 2 U.S. Patents
- Co-Owner and builder of Grand-Champion Long-EZ Homebuilt aircraft
- Board member and officer of Bridgehaven Pregnancy Resource Center [25 years]
- Board member of Solid Rock Ministry/Solid Rock Productions/Power House (Drop-in Center) [10 yrs]
- Member of Fresh Start Correctional Chaplaincy [17 yrs]
- Board member of Serve the City Cedar Rapids
- Senior Dependent Care Advisor [17 yrs]
- Member and Elder at Noelridge Park Church (Cedar Rapids) [44 yrs]
- Board member and officer of Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition [20 yrs]
- Supported and volunteered on many campaigns over two decades:
- Many local Eastern Iowa and State-wide races
- Keyes-1996, Huckabee-2008, Bachman-2012, Huckabee-2016 campaigns
- Iowa State Senate District 33 Candidate (2018)
- Iowa State Senate District 39 Candidate (2022)
- Iowa Republican State Central Committee (2012-24)
- Chairman, Linn County Republican Party
(2023-present)
For our families, kids, and friends