University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

B.A. - 1973

Major: Speech Rhetoric/Political Science

Certified Public Accountant, Illinois, 1980

Certified Valuation Analyst, NACVA, 1997

Understanding & Planning for IRC 2057, IICLE, 2001

The Parent Place; Past Board Member, Treasurer, President, 1999 to 2005

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member, 1980 to Present

Illinois CPA Society, Member, 1980 to Present

National Association of CVAS, Member, 1997 to Present

Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council, Member, 1980 to Present

Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council, Treasurer, 1986 to 2003

Sangamon Valley Estate Planning Council, President, 2004

CPA (retired)