Member of the Akron, Wayne, Ohio and American Bar Associations.

Bachelor’s degree in history from The College of Wooster in 1974; law degree from The University of Akron School of Law in 1980.

Served as a Trial Referee in Medina County from 1980-1983 and was Assistant Prosecutor for Medina County from 1985-1986.

Member of the Wayne County Montessori Board and Chairman of the Wooster Civil Service Commission.

President of the Buckeye Book Fair Board.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey and is married with one daughter.