Born: Mid 1950’s, Eisenhower was president.
Birthplace: Dupo, Illinois. A small railroad town across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri.
College:
1977 – Bachelor of Arts, Music Education and Vocal Performance, McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois
1982 – Master of Music in Opera & Musical Theater Directing, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
1989 – Master of Sacred Music & Master of Music in Choral Conducting, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX