BA in Political Science, '72; Masters in Library Science, '73. Both from Indiana University.

Moved to Traverse City from Benton Harbor in 1975. Director of Traverse Area District Library for 15 years.

Current Activities: Chair, Public Access Subcommittee, Cherry Capital Cable Council; President, Grand Traverse Heritage Alliance; Board Member, Grand Traverse Area Literacy Council; member, Michigan Library Association.

Married, 3 children ages 13 to 18.

Interests/therapy: gardening, watching old movies very late at night, stamp collecting, baking.