Born Oconto Falls, June 12, 1954; married; 4 sons, 2 grandchildren. Graduate Coleman H.S. 1972; attended UW-Oshkosh. Small business owner; electrical contractor. Member: Crivitz Ski Cats waterski team (advisor, former pres.); Crivitz Lions Club; Crivitz, WI - Crivitz, Germany Sister City Organization (fmr. dir.); Wings over Wisconsin; St. Mary's Catholic Church; 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus. Recipient: Crivitz Business Association Citizen of the Year 1994. Crivitz Village President 1991-2004.