Born Sheboygan, May 29, 1947; single.

Graduate Montello HS; attended Sacramento City College and Sacramento State College 1967-70, UW-Madison 1970-71.

Served in Air Force 1966-70.

Member: American Society of Legislative Clerks & Secretaries (past president), National Conference of State Legislatures (staff chair). Served as Assembly assistant sergeant at arms 1973 & 1975 sessions.

Elected Senate Chief Clerk 1977; reelected by each succeeding Senate.