I received my PhD from Western Michigan University in graph theory, and along the way earned a master’s degree in statistics. I’m an alum of SUNY Fredonia and was lucky enough to get a position here following graduate school. I’ve been teaching here ever since!

I enjoy classical music and especially opera. During the winter months, I can usually be found in my office on Saturday afternoons, working and listening to the live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

As for physical activity, I enjoy working outdoors on my "farm" in Arkwright and walking.

I married my high school sweetheart, Wendy, and we’ve been married over 50 years .