Born in Detroit, Michigan, earned BA at Univ. at Buffalo, and MA (Counseling) at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX.  During graduate school joined the LDS Church, has served in many teaching and leadership positions (currently Branch President).  Also served in Los Angeles and Atlanta Temples, including 13 years as an ordinance worker.  Spent 9 years in the US Air Force as a pilot, the last 1½ years as chief of an outpatient drug/alcohol treatment program. Subsequently worked at LDS Family Services for 7½ years as a counselor, then moved back to Georgia and worked 21 years at Ft. Benning as a marriage, family, and individual counselor. Retired in 2010 with 30 years military and civilian service. Now serving as a board member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia, and training other professionals to include a professional version of this class. Married over 40 years, with two daughters and seven grandchildren.