Grew up in Mine Hill New Jersey and graduated from Dover HS. Got my degree in Engineering Science at NJIT, an Alphi Phi Delta social fraternity alumni, and receive my Masters in Atmospheric Science at Creighton University. Married Alice Heck in June 1980, moved to Omaha Nebraska that same year to serve in the USAF. Assignments were in Omaha, Turkey, and Illinois (near St Louis). Left the Air Force in 1992 and served as a civil servant to present day (32 years counting military time). I have three daughters, Rose, Cara and Deanna and two sons, Benjamin and Zachary. Currently live in Asheville NC working as a climate analyst in Long Range Forecasting. Also have my Real Estate license and practicing part time until I retire in a year or so. Hobbies are wine making, hiking, stock trading, and artwork (painting, stained glass). Consider myself a good handyman and can fix most anything put in front of me from cars to carpentry. Ministries include Eucharistic and Healing ministries in my church and community. Updated 26 July 2012.