I was born in St. Louis and raised in Belleville, Illinois. I have been a lifelong resident of Belleville and am deeply involved in the community. I worked in the insurance industry for over 36 years, and for the last 8 years, I owned three Allstate agencies. I recently retired from my professional career.
In addition to my professional endeavors, I am actively involved in several community organizations, including the local chamber of commerce, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Ainad Shriners. I have also served as past president of the East Side Life Underwriters, Metro East Independent Insurance Agents, and Belleville Shrine Club. In recognition of my contributions to the community, I was honored as the 2010 Ambassador of the Year by the Belleville Chamber of Commerce.
I derive great satisfaction from serving my community and assisting others in any way I can.