University of Idaho (Bachelor of Science, 1982). Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Juris Doctor, 1985).
Worked at Cornell, Dalzell, Fette, Ramey & Shek (Kalamazoo, Michigan) specializing in Civil Practice, Trial Practice, Domestic Relations, Family Law, Commercial Law, Collections and Personal Injury. Admitted to the bar, 1985, Michigan. Serving clients in Kalamazoo, Berrien, Cass, Saint Joseph, Barry, Kent and southwestern Michigan.