Personal:

• Born in New York City, grew up in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx
• Graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School
• Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the CCNY Baruch School of Business
• Served in the U.S. Army for 2 years on active duty. Stationed in France for 18 months
• Moved from New York City to Monsey in 1968. Married to Joan Nowve' in 1959
• The father of 3 children; Richard, Laura, and Bonnie. Now happily the grandfather of 8

Business:

• Self employed, Licensed New York State Public Accountant
• Prior to self-employment worked for many C.P.A. firms
• Taught Accounting at Rockland Community College as an Adjunct Professor

Community:

• Served as President and other positions at B'nai Jeshurun Synagogue of Monsey, N.Y.
• On the Board of Directors of Jewish Family Service of Rockland County
• Member of Jewish War Veterans; Fred Hecht Post
• As a young man, Assistant Scoutmaster and Explorer Advisor to Boy Scouts of America.

Political:

• Democratic Committeeman
• Monsey Area Chairman of Ramapo Democratic Committee
• Chairman of Ramapo Democratic Orthodox Caucus
• Member of Rockland County Workers' Compensation Self Insurance Committee
• Member of Town of Ramapo Planning Board
• Chairman of Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development Funds

County:

• Chairman, Multi-Services Committee
• Member, Budget and Finance Committee
• Member, Government Operations Committee
• Member, Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority