Birthplace: New York

Religion: Methodist

Party Affiliation: Republican

Political Experience:

• Five Years Manassas Planning Commission including two as Chairman
• Manassas City Council, since January 2007

Education:  

• United States Merchant Marine Academy, BS in Marine Transportation
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MS in Industrial Management

Professional Experience:

• 37 years with Exxon-Mobil in 18 different management and professional positions in the USA, Europe and the Middle East. Primary work emphasis was project management, operations management and strategic planning.
• Previously commissioned U.S. Naval Reserve Officer serving on destroyers and ship’s officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine

Organizations: 

• Rotary Club of Manassas, officer and director for five years
• SCORE Business Consulting Service, volunteer consultant for seven years (sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration) in Manassas and on the internet
• AAARP tax counselor in Manassas for five years assisting senior citizens with their income taxes
• VITA tax counselor in Manassas for three years assisting lower income citizens with their income taxes.
• NRA member for many years
• Grace United Methodist Church member for many years