Biographical Information

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Rosemary
Children: Margaret, Sarah, Nancy, Dylan
Education: B.A., Union College; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi
Employment/Military Record: Teahcer; principal; counselor; assistant professor of psychology; university vice presidencies (4); provost, academic dean.
Community Activities: Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce; Gallia County Chamber of Commerce; Gallia County Historical Society; Union College Alumni Association; Gallia County Improvement Corporation and Southeastern Regional Council; Southeastern Ohio Emergency Medical Services; Rotary International; French Art Colony; Gallipolis Rotary Club; Gallia County Senior Citizens Association; Ohio Retires Teachers Association.

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio Senate 17th District 2010
Primary Vote: 12,679 of 26,180 (48%)

Ohio House 87th District 2008
General Vote: 29,922 of 48,506 (61%)
Primary Vote: 12,806 of 12,869 (99%)

Ohio House 87th District 2006
General Vote: 21,283 of 36,792 (57%)
Primary Vote: 7,428 of 7,428 (100%)

Ohio House 87th District 2004
General Vote: 31,455 of 48,037 (65%)
Primary Vote: 10,231 of 10,231 (100%)