Biographical Information

Marital Status: married
Spouse: Sandy
Children: three, Julie, Rick, Christian
Education: Fairlawn High School, B.S. Ohio State University
Employment/Military Record: Founding Superintendent of Upper Valley JVS
Community Activities: Community Service Award, Troy Jaycees, Alumni Citizenship Award for service to humanity by the Ohio State University, Richard N. Adams Educational Service Award (named in his honor by the Ohio Association of Community Colleges), Distinguished Citizen Award, The Troy Chamber of Commerce, Miami County Farm Bureau, Darke County Republican Men's Club, Co-authored "Making a Difference on Your Board and In Your Community"

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio House 80th District 2012
General Vote: 38,997 of 56,076 (69%)
Primary Vote: 13,639 of 13,639 (100%)

Ohio House 79th District 2010
General Vote: 32,095 of 41,631 (77%)
Primary Vote: 10,166 of 10,166 (100%)

Ohio House 79th District 2008
General Vote: 34,942 of 55,208 (63%)
Primary Vote: 10,741 of 14,651 (73%)

Political Activities: Miami County Republican Men's Club (Past President), Miami County Republican Leaders Club , Miami County Republican Executive Committee, Miami County Republican Central Committee (Chairman), Miami County Republican Finance Committee (Past Chairman)