- Lifelong resident of Iowa
- Married to Paula for 34 years
- Father to Emily, Olivia, Maggie, and Markus
- Grandfather to Gracelynn, Elise, Mikayla, Louden and Felicity
- Graduate of The University of Iowa: BBA Finance
- Chartered Financial Consultant Designation
- Two-term State Representative, District 91, Two-term State Senator, Former District 46 and now District 48
- Coach for the Muscatine Community Y and Youth Sports Foundation
- Avid Runner
- Accomplished business owner
