Born in Canton, Ohio at Mercy Hospital. I have lived in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. I graduated from St. Paul's Catholic Grade School and Glenwood High School in Canton, Ohio. I graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in political science and a masters degree in public administration. I've worked as a research administrator most of my career.

Born in Canton, Ohio at Mercy Hospital. I have lived in Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. I graduated from St. Paul's Catholic Grade School and Glenwood High School in Canton, Ohio. I graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in political science and a masters degree in public administration. I've worked as a research administrator most of my career.