I was a Wildlife Biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 33 years, serving as a dove specialist in the Division of Migratory Bird Management, retiring in 2009.  I've served as an Assistant Scoutmaster for a Boy Scout Troop for many years and got my NRA firearms certification to help with the Shooting Sports programs for scouts.  Additionally, I have volunteered with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department and, as a Senior Huntmaster, led a youth deer hunt each year, and helped with other hunts until 2022.  In past years, I volunteered with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition to help maintain/improve trails or help build new ones to get them off motorized roads.  

For the past several years I have been working to improve my photography and enjoy capturing scenes of God's magnificent creation.  Other hobbies/interests include woodworking and hunting.

I have been married to my wife, Linda, for the past 52 years (in 2025) and have two sons.  We go to Our Father Lutheran Church in Centennial.