I am a graduate of St. John the Baptist, Milwaukie High School and Portland State University. I taught math for 31 years at Milwaukie High School, teaching all classes from Pre-Algebra to Calculus. Also, I coached wrestling for 23 years, 9 years as the head coach, football for 8 years and softball for 2 years. I have been married to my wife, Christine for 34 years and have two boys aged 26 and 22. I am a member of Christ the King Parish.