Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Graduated from Ann Arbor High School, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Architectural Studies at Eastern Michigan University, Chicago Technical College

Attended Lecture Series, University of Michigan

Computer Science at College of the Desert

Education updates of Uniform Building Codes

Received Certificate in Architecture/Interior Design

Married with 6 children and 11 grandchildren

Employed at the City of Palm Desert

Mayor

City of Indio

2001-2002, 2006-2007

Mayor Pro Tem

City of Indio

2000-2001, 2005-2006

Councilmember

City of Indio

1997 to present

Indio Water Authority

Public Financing Authority

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Indio

Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Committee,  Chair

Coachella Valley Association of Governments Energy & Environment Committee

Coachella Valley Association of Governments Personnel Committee

Coachella Valley Association of Governments  Conservation Commission

Historic 1909 Schoolhouse Restoration Committee

Indio Chamber of Commerce Image Committee, 1999-2000

Indio Planning Commission, Chairman and Commissioner, 1992 – 1997

Jacquie Cochran Regional Airport Committee, 1999-2000

Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1999-2000

Society of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America

Indio Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Service, 2002

Indio Chamber of Commerce, Special Award of Merit, 2005

Associate Member of American Institute of Architects 1981-2000