Number of years active in NACo: 10+
Years in Public Office: Served in county attorney’s offices and then as executive director of Maryland Association of Counties for 27 years.
Occupation: Executive Director, Maryland Association of Counties
Education: B.A. & J.D., University of Maryland
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: According to my beloved wife, proposing to her and then getting married, after 48 years of bachelorhood.
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Moses, Harry S. Truman and Groucho Marx.
A dream I have is to: Hike the Cinque Terre region in Italy.
You’d be surprised to learn that I: Enjoy scuba diving.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Travel alone through Israel, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany, Denmark and areas in Southeast Asia.
My favorite way to relax: Jogging.
I’m most proud of: Having been able to try complicated civil jury trials.
Every morning I read: The Baltimore Sun and The Washington Post.
My favorite meal is: Sushi.
My pet peeve is: Cilantro.
My motto is: You can’t always get what you want, but if you try real hard, you just might find, you get what you need.
The last book I read was: Truman by David McCullough.
My favorite movie is: African Queen.
My favorite music is: The Rolling Stones.
My favorite president is: Harry S.Truman.
