Born and Raised in Whatcom County. Graduate of Bellingham High School, attended Everett Junior College and Skagit Valley College. Spent 4 years in the US Navy. Took 2 Mediterranean and 6 Carribean cruises while serving from 1968 to 1972. Spent 25 years in the Restaurant business and 10 years in Garbage and Recycling. 5 successful years specializing in customer service, Commercial and Residential Real Estate. Short Sales and Investment Properties.