First elected to office: May 2003

Occupation: Software Engineer, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort Worth

Academic: BSEET degree, LeTourneau University; graduate studies at George Washington University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Texas at Arlington

Place of birth:Butler, PA
Length of residency in state: 33 years
Length of residency in city: 12 years

Public service: Previous positions in Haltom City: Citizens Bond Committee member (Vice Chair), Council liaison to Zoning Board of Adjustments, Economic Development Committee member, Audit Committee member, Crime Control and Prevention Board member, Sexually Oriented Board of Appeals member, Citizens Fire Academy graduate. Previous and current positions in community: Admiral, Texas Navy Association; Board member, Cottage Theatre Friends; board member, NETCACHE, Precinct Chairman, Tarrant County Grand Jurist