Born: February 13, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Sharon
Children: 4, and 6 grandchildren
Education: Eastern Michigan University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Employment/Military Record: President, East Erie Enterprise Limited Liability Corporation (LLC); political analyst, WKYC Channel 3 News
Community Activities: member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People