Born Town of Lyndon, Sheboygan Co., June 15, 1955; married; 3 adult children. Graduate Plymouth H.S. Full-time legislator. Former retail manager and regional sales manager. Member: Sheboygan Co. Republican Party; Calumet Co. Republican Party; Family Resource Center of Sheboygan County (bd. mbr.). Former member: Gov.'s Council on Highway Safety; Howards Grove Jaycees; ADA Volunteer Firefighters; 4-H project leader; Junior Achievement instructor. Howards Grove School Bd. 1981-84, 1986-98 (pres. 1995-98)