Born 1959. Married to Barbara (Hill) since 1981, four grown sons, Jim (Alexis), Bill, Mike and John, and has three grandchildren, Noah, Eden, and Amina.
Other hobbies and interests include, writing, politics, military history, movies, music, sports, and building replica cannons. Participated in amateur boxing as fighter and coach, managed little league baseball, played semi – pro hockey until age 35 and baseball until age 52. Has been active in community and neighborhood watch volunteer, and local school council. NRA member, riding his Harley and is a dead shot with a hand gun.