Member, Democratic Party of St. Clair County, 2015-2016

No caucus information on file.

Professor, St. Clair County Community College, 1999-present

Professor, Cleveland State Community College, 1995-1999

Member, MEA, 1999-present

Awards:

Fulbright Fellowship to Switzerland--University of Lausanne 1993-1994
Blessinger Award for Teaching--2008
Distinguished Faculty Award--2007
Lily Peters Award in Translation--1990
Dudley Fitts Award in Translation--1989

Current Car:

Ford Flex 2011

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

08/13/1988

Father's Name:

Joseph

Father's Occupation:

Forester

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Gene Hackman/Meryl Streep

Favorite Athlete:

Lindsay Vonn

Favorite Author:

Albert Camus

Favorite Book:

Waiting for Godot

Favorite Color:

Red

Favorite Food:

Yogurt

Favorite Movie:

Atalante

Favorite Musician:

The Clash

Favorite President and Why:

Obama--Bravery and composure

Favorite Quote:

No amount of skill will ever replace dumb luck.

Favorite Sport:

Cycling

Favorite TV Shows:

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Favorite Type of Music:

Anything New

Favorite Vacation Spot:

In Michigan, Lumbermen's Monument

Favorite Websites:

NOAA

First Car:

American Motors Hornet

First Job:

Paperboy

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hunting
Fly Fishing
Cycling
Hiking
Translation

Mother's Name:

Annette

Mother's Occupation:

Banker

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Travel with my wife

Pets (include names):

Clovis--a black lab
Willow--cat

Priority Issues:

Education
Working Families
Veterans
Infrastructure

Publications:

"Art Brut: The History of Outsider Art" Translation
Numerous translations and articles in journals

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I filed for office so that ordinary citizens will be put first.

Spouse's Occupation:

Professor of History