Oct. 2--Age: 60

Residence: Economy

Family: Wife, Jean; two adult sons

Education: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, University of North Carolina

Background: Previously worked as a festival director for Steve Wingfield Evangelistic Association of Harrisonburg, Va.; owned Morning Star Bible Book Store in McCandless from 1987 to 1995 before selling it to Family Christian Stores; managed his former store and the Cranberry store for Family Christian Stores; worked 22 years for PPG Industries, serving in the information management field.

Noteworthy: Appointed executive director of The Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania, which serves nearly 1,000 people in 28 counties in Western Pennsylvania and parts of New York, Ohio and West Virginia. It provides information, advocacy and direct services to children and adults with spina bifida, which is a birth defect of the spinal cord.

Quote: "I am excited about the opportunities to expand the delivery of our services not only within our core operations area, but also through our wellness program delivered to those with spina bifida who are living within the community. Using my leadership and business management skills, I hope to elevate community awareness while continuing to promote our services within the population of individuals with spina bifida."

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