I have lived in the Pacific Northwest and I have been in financial services for most of my life. I have been married for thirty five years to Janet.  We raised all of our children here in Washington State, and our kids are very active; volunteering and living/working in many parts of our community here near Seattle.

I have way too many hobbies, including: Biking, hiking, boating, sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, mountain climbing, backpacking, and pretty much anything that I can do in the great outdoors. I also volunteer and support many local organizations like The Washington Trails Association, Discover Your Northwest (Board Member), The Pacific Crest Trail Association, and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Puget Sound.