I am a U.S. Army Military Police Corps Veteran with 26 years of service. I have been a Pro Wrestling fan since I was a child. I grew up in Northwestern Wisconsin and watched AWA All Star Wrestling every Sunday morning before church. I was always a Verne Gagne fan and was a fan of the AWA even when the promotion was going down hill in the mid to late 1980's. In 2021, I decided to fully retire and spend more time with my family and friends. I am married to my beautiful wife Sheila, have four chidren, and six grand children. VERNE Inside & Outside the Ropes is the first book I have written and I am very proud of it. I hope you enjoy the book.