-Served in the Navy during the Vietnam War (1964-1968), obtained a Computer Science degree and worked for Sperry-Univac and founded a Computer Software Company

-Initially a bodybuilder, he has competed in Powerlifting since 2002. He only competed in Bench Press due to injuries

-Ranked #1 in all Federations 70-74/198 & 220 in 2 Ply with 405.5 and

413.2 Bench Press respectively

-Has set 8 WABDL World Records and currently holds the WABDL World record 68-74/220 Double Ply with 405.5

-Has set World Records in APA, IPL & WABDL

-Has set numerous State & National records in WABDL & USPA

-Won 4 WABDL Worlds

-Has competed in 8 WABDL Worlds