Born in Melfi Italy, raised in Buffalo NY. Served several years on the United States Marine Corps as military police. Served 5yrs with a the Atlanta police department as an officer, gang unit team leader, narcotics team leader, Swat team leader, and a field training officer. Owner and operator of a remodeling company and is currently employed by the Homeland Security Protective service Divison over seeing 18 officers 3 supervisors and over 5000 county employees, along with investigations and Building assets.