Age: 68
Place of Birth: La Grande, Oregon
Occupation: Aircraft Mechanic
Length of Residency in Alaska: Since 1964 Alaskan Communities lived in: Ketchikan (1964-1967, 1969-1985, 1995-2000) Tuxekan Island (1967-1969) Anchorage (1985-1995, 2000-Present)
Education: Ketchikan High School University of Alaska, Anchorage Officer Candidate School Armor Officer Basic Course Initial Entry Rotary-Wing Course Aviation Officer Advanced Course Combined Arms and Services Staff School U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fixed Wing Multi-engine Qualification Course.
Military Service: Alaska Army National Guard (1972-1994), Retired Major, Senior Army Aviator
Service Organization(s) membership: National Rifle Association (Life), Amvets (Life), Loyal Order of Moose (Life), American Legion (Life)

Current and Past President of the Anchorage Chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists

Past President of the Spenard Community Council

Past Governor of the Ketchikan Moose Lodge