Born in Coos Bay, Oregon, 1955
Graduated Portland State University - BS in Biology, Psychology, Geography, 1984
Graduated OHSU School of Dentistry, 1989
Married since 1981, 2 children and 4 grandchildren
5 years community service with NW Medical Teams
Foreign Dental Services to Philippines and Mexico with Pastoral Training of Asia and Habitat for Humanity and Orphanage Service in Juarez, Mexico
2 Dental Missions to Nicaragua
22 years private practice: Portland, OR
Moved to Crooked River Ranch in 2008