Born: New Castle, Ind.
Education: New Castle Schools-1977 graduate-valedictorian, National Honor Society.
Indiana State University, Terre Haute- 1977-1980-Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Fraternity.
Indiana School of Optometry, Bloomington- 1982 Bachelor of Science in Optometry; 1984 graduate, Doctor of Optometry.
Offices (owner): Raintree Vision Care, New Castle
Burlington Eye Care, Muncie
Church membership: Glad Tidings Church, Muncie
Family: Married with eight children & four grandchildren