Born and raised in rural Indiana. Edu: Purdue University, Major Ag Biochemistry

University of Wisconsin. MS in Brewing

Work: 40 yrs in the Food and Drug industry. Gerber Products, Ralston Purina, Anheuser Busch, Pall Filtrations, WR Grace Millipore, FMC-SepraSystems, Sandoz, and Novartis. Retired, Principal Research Scientist

Passions: Family, Faith, Friends & Freedom, Healthcare advocate, and Securing our Vote.

Hobbies: Outdoors, Camping, Skiing, scuba diving, Hang gliding, Golfing , Biking, Hiking, Climbing, Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Bowling, Darts, and Cards.