I was born and raised in nothern New York dairy country.  I moved to South Dakota in 1977 when I was in the service and stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base at Rapid City, SD. 

Since I got out of the service I have worked for farmers and as a tradesman, most recently as a welder.  I was employed at J & R June 1, 2009 as a delivery driver.

I've been married to my wife, Roxanne for 28 years and we have 2 married daughters, 1 in Idaho with 2 twin boys, and 1 in Pennsyvania with 4 kids.