Born and raised in a small Midwest farming community.  Attended and graduated from a public school system, with 61 students in the graduating class.  Graduated with a BS degree in education from a Big Ten university.  Vice president of two different construction companies.  Successfully owned and operated a company for 18 years.  Retired as a Colonel from the Reserve Components of the  US Army.  Retired in 2009.  Grandfather to five wonderful grandchildren.

Other Notables:

Technical Support: Houston Nefoo
Proofreading: Bayou Mauler
Reality Check and Life Support: Grandma P