Highlights of my career:

1984 graduated from West Aurora High School in Aurora, IL and received a Junior Achievement Scholarship. I was Vice President of Finance for my Junior Achievement company.

1984-1986 I attended Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL I received an Associate Degree in Business Administration.

1986 I enrolled at Northern Illinois University. I became a Political Reporter for The Northern Star. My highlight was covering a speech from then Vice President Bush. I only stayed at NIU for one year.

1988 I joined the US Army. I started as a commodity manager for petroleum and oil supplies. I served in Operation Desert Storm attached to the 18th Airborne Corps. I served at Ft Hood, TX and Ft Bliss, TX

After the Army I enrolled at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. I received a Bachelor in Management in 1998.

For the last 15 years I have been working for BNSF railroad in Chicago, IL

And by the way I have been married to Pastor Tammy for 23 years!