The most important thing to know about me is that I’m married to my wonderful bride of 34 years, Barbie. We met in England and got married in Minnesota on Dec. 22, 50 deqrees below zero wind chill. You know that is love. I served in the Air Force for 30 years and then retired. I was asked to join a Congressional commission that was tasked to study all the wartime contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Once completed, Barbie retired from the Air Force and we moved to Waterlefe in 2011. We took the first year off to learn how to be retired but quickly got into volunteering. We both joined the Community Emergency Response Team and later I became the co-lead. I have served as the president of the Waterlefe Men’s Golf Association as well as being on the CDD golf committee. I just started my 3rd term on the MPOA Board and look forward to supporting the community’s goals. We enjoy golf and travel as well as using the wonderful amenities of our great community.

I am a retired educator from New Jersey, moving to Waterlefe almost six years ago, along with my wife Grace and sons, Shawn and Cayden- both college students. After completing my career as a high school principal , I volunteer as a Guardian Ad-Litem, helping foster children in Manatee County. I have been a member of the Waterlefe Finance Committee and assisted the Covenant Committee with its door-to-door campaign.