Biographical Information

Born: December 6, 1948 in Cincinnati OH
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Nancy
Children: 3 Married Children, 4 Grandchildren
Education: BA University of Cincinnati Anthropology, 40 Hours Post graduate The Ohio State University-Business Administration, Management, Zoning Law and Natural Resource Law, Ohio Peace Officers Academy, Ohio Economic Development Course
Employment/Military Record: Mayor, Gahanna, 5 elected terms 1983-2001,Ohio Department Natural Resources 1972-1983 Chief, Civilian Conservation Corps, Administrator of Natural Areas and Preserves, Superintendent of Parks and Cemeteries City of Lebanon, Ohio Army National Guard 1971-77, E-5.
Religion: Christian

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio House 20th District 2008
General Vote: 27,061 of 54,830 (49%)
Primary Vote: 7,470 of 7,470 (100%)

Ohio House 20th District 2006
General Vote: 20,107 of 39,281 (51%)
Primary Vote: 7,246 of 7,246 (100%)

Ohio House 20th District 2004
General Vote: 29,886 of 53,650 (55%)
Primary Vote: 5,340 of 7,233 (73%)

Political Activities: Deputy Chief and Chief, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Civilian Conservation; Administrator of field operations, Division of Natural Areas; Park Naturalist; Superintendent of Parks for the city of Lebanon, Ohio