Born Albany, NY, June 16, 1958; married; 1 child. Graduate Aurora Central Catholic H.S. 1976; attended Waubensee Community College; B.S. with honors in education Southern Illinois U. 1980; M.P.H. St. Louis U. 1982; Ph.D. St. Louis U. 1987; A.D. in agriculture, Lincolnland Community College 1992. Farmer. Former dairy farmer, university professor, health care manager, health care worker. Member: Wis. Farmers Union (fmr. secy., Buffalo Co.); Wis. Farm Bureau Federation (fmr. bd. mbr., Buffalo Co.); Alma Chamber of Commerce; Wis. Holstein Assn.; Buffalo Co. Agricultural Fair Assn. (bd. mbr.); Democratic Party of Buffalo Co. (chp.); Andrew Blackfoot American Legion Auxiliary Post 129. Former member: American Federation of Teachers (treas., Local 4100); American Public Health Assn. Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission 2004-present.