To Listen carefully to the testimony of applicants, questioning their inputs and documents presented at public hearing as they outline the unique property hardship specific to the parcel in question.

Guide the applicant through the process to ensure that all relevant information is made available by which as a commissioner I may render the decision that is deemed most appropriate.

Research through various Town of Newtown sources and via property on site visit to acquire the first hand perspective of the property under review.

• 31 year Member and current Chairman of the ZBA
• Formal training courses in land use regulations completed at Western Connecticut State University
• Selective Service Commissioner, Newtown District
• Manufacturing Manager, Belimo Customization
• Chairman of multiple fund raising drives for United Way and Ability Beyond Disability
• Naval Aviator Combat Veteran Vietnam War
• Attended Pennsylvania State University
• MBA University of Connecticut
• Penn State Executive Program
• 40 year resident of Newtown
• Married to Peggy with 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren