Born in Ware, Massachusetts in July 1949; I rode my first motorcycle in 1966; moved to Chicago in late 1974 and have been a member with McHenry HOG since 1999. I married my wife Cindy in 1973 and we have two wonderful daughters; both well educated and off the payroll, living in California and Wyoming respectively.The older daughter is married (delivered to her wedding on the back of my Harley) and the younger is single and the proud owner of a 2007 Harley Sportster Custom XL. My education is mechanical engineering and I have been in new product design and technical  sales for over 35 years, concentrating in the vehicle markets specializing in noise and vibration control. My business is a manufacturers’ rep agency responsible for sales in a 9 midwest state area. Favorite times are cross country trips on my 2001 Ultra Electra Glide; and when I am not riding, I enjoy golfing and snow skiing and traveling with my wife – just keep me outdoors and in the Rocky Mountains.