I have a BA in History and Education from Loras College in Dubuque Iowa and received my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Illinois University.
I am a retired Educator of 36 years. Taught Social Studies for 14 years, was a dean of students for 2, and a principal for 20 years. During those 20 years in administration, I spent 5 years as an Athletic Director / Assistant Principal, 8 years as Assistant Principal for Discipline and Principal of an Alternative High School. The last 7 years I was Principal of a Therapeutic Day School for children with Autism.
I have served on several Boards throughout my career. The Illinois High School All Academic-Athletic Selection Committee, Chamber Board Member in Freeport along with being Chamber Ambassador President, the Northwest Illinois Principal’s Board as a Regional and State Director and currently on the Freeport Art Museum Board and the Freeport Hospital Foundation Board.
I have been married to my wife Karen for 4 years now and together we have 6 children and 11 grandchildren with 2 more arriving this summer and fall. We enjoy time with the extended families, visiting wineries and spending weekends at our lake property. We relocated to Oregon in the fall of 2020 and have enjoyed our time here in the city of Oregon and the surrounding area.
