I am a native Quad Citizen, raised in Silvis and a graduate of Alleman High School. I earned a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri, and I began my career as a journalist in Illinois, Missouri and Florida. 

 

When I married Jean, my high school sweetheart, we moved to Chicago and I began my career in ad agencies, working as a media planner and buyer. A few years later, shortly after our oldest child was born, we decided to come home to the Quad Cities and make Moline our home. We are proud residents of the Molette neighborhood, where we are raising our two sons, ages 2 and 4. 

 

I have a passion for volunteering with youth and serve as the founding president of the Quad City Optimist Volunteers, an affiliate of Optimist International. Jean and I have also been Sunday school teachers and I am looking forward to getting involved with Cub Scouts again when our children are old enough.