Biographical Information

Born: in Loudonville
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Karyle
Children: 2 children/ 4 grandchildren
Education: B.S. Education (Ohio Northern University); M.S. Education (Mount St. Joseph College); Graduate Studies in Education Practice (Bowling Green State University);
Employment/Military Record: 30 year educator (high school teacher/licensed in math and science); Marion City Councilman (1992-95); Marion County Commissioner (1995-97); farmer; licensed real estate agent
Community Activities: Marion County Republicans
Religion: Lutheran

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio Senate 26th District 2004
General Vote: 112,145 of 112,145 (100%)
Primary Vote: 29,352 of 29,352 (100%)

Political Activities: Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman; Member of the following Senate Committees (Agriculture; Education; Insurance, Commerce and Labor; State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs); NCSL Executive Committee