Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in 1981 with a DDS Degree. Currently practicing General Dentistry in Chardon, Ohio for 43 years. Married to Susan for 47 years. Four children (Paul, John, Amy and Molly) and 7 grandchildren (6 boys/1girl).

Dental involvement:

Member of the Northeastern Ohio Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association and American Dental Association since 1981. I have been the President of my local society 2 times, and President of the Ohio Dental Association in 2013. I have been a delegate and alternate delegate to the Ohio Dental Association and American Dental Association. Currently Ohio Section Chair of the PFA. I have been on numerous committees and councils of the ODA and just finished a four year term on ADPAC representing the ADA 7th District. I am a past member of the AGD where I earned Fellowship and Mastership status. I am a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists.

Community involvement:

Currently a Deacon and Moderator of Chesterland Baptist Church in Chesterland, Ohio. I perform with the Good Tidings Benefit Choir which performs the Messiah at Christmas time to obtain donations to our Geauga County Hunger Task Force. I have been a volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America (both sons are Eagle Scouts), county Red Cross and United Way. Sue has been a Girl Scout Leader (both daughters are Gold Award winners), and a Past President of the Alliance of the American Dental Association.