Lifelong resident of Oxford County

Born and raised in Canton, one of 10 children, father of 3 daughters

Dirigo High School graduate and resident of Dixfield

40-year employee of Rumford Mill

President of Local 900 (1150 members) from 1994 - 1997

Member, Webb River Sportsmen’s Club

State Representative, 1997 - 2002

State Senator, 2002 - 2010