I am the father of Hope Anne, David Jr., Carolyn, Brian, and Sean, all of whom are college graduates, a fourth-grader, Kiara, and a kindergartener, Lorraine. I am also the grandfather of Robert, William, Samantha, Sara, Lyla, and Katelyn.

My background is in architectural engineering and business. I studied architecture at Pratt Institute, and then went to work as a surveyor. Afterwards I worked as a field engineer, responsible for construction supervision of public schools, highways, and buildings. I joined CBS, becoming Manager of Planning and Cost Engineering, and supervised other engineers and architects. Following this value added experience of 20 years, I worked another 20 years as founder and owner of a commercial printing business.
 
I have been a Little League Manager, Big Brother, Assistant Scout Leader, School Advisory Council Member, and Sunday School Teacher. I am past president of the North Florida American Association of Cost Engineers, past member of the surveyor’s union, past elected member of the Hillsborough County, Florida democratic executive committee, and past appointed member of a county sign advisory board. I am a board member of the PTO at Moore Magnet School, a Public Health Emergency Response Volunteer, and a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.

Through God’s grace, the surgeons’ skills, and your prayers, I am a cancer survivor.

I am listed in past editions of Who's Who in America.