​ I grew up in Cape Cod Massachusetts and moved to Michigan in 1988 to attend Davenport University’s Paramedic school.  I reside in Kent City, Michigan with my wife of 30 years.  We have a son in college and an adult daughter who graduated college and lives out of town.
I am a retired Firefighter/Paramedic who works full time in Information Systems for a major West Michigan company.
In my off time, I enjoy traveling to unique places, family time, and my 2 dogs who keep life fun.

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