Education: University of Michigan Law School, J.D. (1980)
University of Michigan, B.A. (1974).

Experience: Sole practitioner, Hastings (1992-present); House of Representatives, Office of the Speaker of the House, Lansing (1985-92); Davidson, Gottschall, Kohl, Secrest, Wardle, Lynch & Clark (1980-85).

Professional Affiliations: Barry County Bar Association; Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan; General Law Practice Section, State Bar of Michigan; Michigan Trial Lawyers Association; Legal Aid of Central Michigan (board of directors).