Born Nov. 16, 1959
• Oldest of four children
• While growing up, lived in Rockford IL, Benton Harbor/St. Joe MI, Michigan City IN, and Lisle IL.
• Currently living in Downers Grove IL
• Attended college at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach FL.
• Has an Associates degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Has A&P License
• Worked at Arrow Gear Company 1981-1992
• Worked at Chicago Gear, D.O. James 1992-2003
• Currently employed at Arrow Gear Company since 2003
• Has been a supervisor for 38 years
• Married Sandy in 1987
• Has 3 kids. Joe, born in 1990, Kristi, born in 1992 and Nick, born in 1996.
Avid golfer, bike rider, and Florida State Seminoles fan. Life is good!