Graduated from SUNY Canton in 1985 with an Associates in Applied Science Degree in Mortuary Science, and became a licensed funeral director in 1986. He is currently a member of the Gates Town Council. He also served on the Gates Recreation Commission, and is currently a member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association, Rochester Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association, and Brook-Lea Country Club. he is currently married to his wife, Nancy (Schwendy) and has two children, daughter, Merrill and son, Tyler.