"Northside Champion"

I have been making a difference in northwest Springfield for many years. I was the driving force behind reviving and reforming Woodland Heights Neighborhood Associationand have been a leader in its many programs, making life safer and more comfortable for the residents of the 137th. My community efforts caused Springfield News Leader columnist Sarah Overstreet give me the title of “Northside Champion.” In June of 2006 the Urban Neighborhoods Alliance recognized me with its' Outstanding Volunteer award.

A Family Man

My wife, Peggy and I have been married for 25 years. We have three sons, and two amazing granddaughters. Since 1995 we have been working on restoring our 120-year-old house on North Campbell street.

Service to Country

I served in the US Navy, 1961-65, plus two years Navy Reserve. I was honorably discharged in 1967

Line of Duty

Before moving to Sprinfield I was a career firefighter with Baltimore County Fire Department.

Elected president of recruit class
Promoted from rookie to:
- Paramedic
- Pump operator
- Lieutenant
- Captain

Service to Our Community

Aside from Woodland Heights, I am active with many groups including; Midtown Neighborhood Association, Caring Communities and North Springfield Betterment Association. You may see me while I'm wearing a white beard as Santa's helper with Commercial Club of Springfield's Candyland. Or you might find me helping to plant trees, remove graffiti, or anywhere else I can roll up my sleeves and be of service to my community.

Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association—helped revive and reform the association; served as association president as well as treasurer, secretary, and board member; currentactive member
Midtown Neighborhood Association
Urban Neighborhoods Alliance—Outstanding Volunteer Award, June 2006
Heart of the West Side
North Springfield Betterment Association
Caring Communities—Nova Award for exceptional service, 2005