Biography

Born Manitowoc, August 26, 1951; single.

Graduate:

Manitowoc Roncalli High School;

B.B.A. University of Notre Dame;

M.B.A. University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School.

Manitowoc County Executive, elected Spring 2010 and 2006.

Former small businessman / retail music store owner.

Former City of Manitowoc finance director.  Former part-time instructor at Silver Lake College. 

Member: Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA (director 1989-95). Manitowoc City Council 1981-84; Manitowoc Co. Board 1982-88; Lakeshore Technical College Board 1987-88; Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission 1990-2000.

Elected to Assembly since 1992.  Served as a Democrat from January 1993 - December 2010.  Serving as an Independent since January 3, 2011.