My early years were spent aboard as I was from a military family. Most of my adult life I have lived in St. Louis.  People who meet me always get the impression that I am a friendly guy who loves to meet people, help them, and talk, which is the truth.  I recently retired from a manufacturing job of forty-two years.  I have been involved in the community in various roles i.e., from youth basketball coach to being a founding board member of the St. Louis Black Gay and Lesbian Pride Committee, Inc. I am also a founding board of directors member of Williams and Associates.