I am first and foremost a father to 3 wonderful children and the husband of a wonderful woman who should be named a saint for putting up with me for over 17 years. I am a 14 year veteran of the United States Army, with whom I share a birthday.

I firmly believe that books are our friends and that knowledge is the answer to life's problems. I love to travel and experience the cultures the world has to offer.

I have visited every country on the North and South American continents except Chile. I have visited Korea, Okinawa, Egypt, Sicily, Spain, Kenya, Germany, Ireland and Delaware. (There's a long story behind my visit to Delaware. Not a bad one, but it deserves its own mention)

My heroes are my father, who taught me what it means to be a man (I hope I do him justice); Hannibal, for having the courage to try a new tactic to overcome; and the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who go forth to show what the best of America looks like and what we can do.

God Bless the USA!