Date of Birth: 2-27-50 Birthplace: Washington State Now Resides: Reno, NV Marital Status: Married 34 years to Mary Jean Children: no, we have no little "Lambs" Started playing poker: In Oregon at age 20 Favorite poker game: $20/40 Holdem or Pot Limit Holdem Ambition: To experience lots of love and respect both personally and professionally.

Hobbies: Raquetball, hiking, skiing

Favorite Movie: Chicago

Favorite Music: Kenny G.

Favorite Place in the world: Lake Tahoe, NV

Favorite Celebrity:
Meryl Streep as an actress, Barry Greenstein as a humanitarian, but I greatly admire most of our classy Poker Celebrities

Major Poker Accomplishments:
I enjoyed 14 years as a pro player but today I would not trade jobs with anyone. The Poker Industry has been very good to me and I hope to contribute to its growth for many more years.

Most respected poker players:
All of 'em, a few more than others.

If you could change anything in the world, what would it be?
People would be much more tolerant of their differences and accepting of their similarities.

If you could change anything in the poker world, what would it be?
I think so many areas of poker are improving that is remains important to focus on solid enforcement of abuse policies, continue making it easier for players through standardization, and embrace new ideas as the "poker explosion" unfolds.