Born: 1954 in Vineland, N.J.

Federal Judicial Service: Nominated by George W. Bush Aug. 1, 2002, to seat vacated by Nicholas H. Politan; confirmed by the Senate Nov. 14, 2002; received commission Dec. 4, 2002; U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 1986-2002