Career Achievements & Qualifications: I have been in the coin business 45 years and have served of the board of directors of PNG and the executive committee of the IAPN. I have also been a consultant to PCGS, NGC, and ANACS. I have cataloged and conducted more than 150 coin and paper money auctions.

Personal: I grew up in rural Minnesota. My father was a country doctor and my mother was a substitute high school teacher. I grew up enjoying hunting and fishing, which I still enjoy to this day. My uncle Frank got me started collecting coins when I was about 10 years old, I furthered my coin collection by searching my paper route collection money. I found my 1916-D dime in my paper route money as well as several other key date coins. My wife and I have been married 45 years: 5 natural children, 2 foster children and 7 grandchildren. I also spent 10 years in the US Navy and served 2 tours in Vietnam.