Biographical Information

Born: September 4, 1951 in Charleston,WV
Marital Status: married
Spouse/Partner: Kathleen
Children: Children; Krista,Laura,Mark
Education: BA ,Kent State University,1973 and JD, Ohio Northern University,1976
Employment/Military Record: 30 years with The Okey Law Firm,LPA, Canton OH
Community Activities: John Stark Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution/First Families of Monroe County/Carroll County Historical Soceity/Carroll County Genealogical Soceity/National Wild Turkey Federation/Buckeye Big Buck Club/Carroll County Farm Bureau/Sanders J Mestel Legal Scholarship Fund Advisor/Stark County Academy of Trial Lawyers(Past President)/Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers/ American Trial Lawyers Association
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Ohio House 61st District 2010
General Vote: 18,682 of 35,747 (52%)
Primary Vote: 5,744 of 7,873 (72%)

Ohio House 61st District 2008
General Vote: 25,690 of 42,753 (60%)
Primary Vote: 16,995 of 16,995 (100%)

Ohio House 61st District 2006
General Vote: 16,837 of 28,594 (58%)
Primary Vote: 8,253 of 8,253 (100%)

Political Activities: none