- 30-year resident of Danbury
- S., Engineering Industrial Operations, Cornell University
- MA Health Services Administration, Cornell University
- B.A., Boston University
- Former Director for Health Planning, DC37 AFSCME
- Former Health Director, District 65 UAW
- Current Co-Chair and Board Director, Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
- Current VP and Board Director, Friends of Danbury Public Library
- Current VP and Board Director, Creede Repertory Theatre, Creede, CO
- Proud Father of 3 children raised in Danbury