I was born and raised in St. Joseph Mo. I attend Bishop Leblond High School & Arizona State University. I have been married to my wife Michele for the past 34 Years and we have four children. I am currently a Project Manager for The Waldinger Corporation. I currently serve on the IBC Board of Appeals Board for the city of St Joseph, Pony Express Museum Board, Pumpkinfest site chairman. Mosaic Ignite Champions 2021. Past board member Missouri Western State University Foundation, Heartland Foundation Board, Albrecht Kemper Museum Board, United Way Allocation Committee and St Francis School Board President.