With my athletic gifts and this attitude, I was privileged to earn a full scholarship playing NCAA Division 1 collegiate basketball. This experience further encouraged my work ethic to constantly improve and strive to reach higher skill levels. It also instilled in me appreciation for the importance of teamwork and the team members around me.
I was married to my high school sweetheart in 1975 right before dental school. Yes, we were King and Queen of the prom. Janet and I trained for road races while she worked as a Physical Therapist and I worked hard in dental school. While at school, I started a lab in my basement and did lab work for 3 local dentists. I also worked as a night security guard at a local assisted living high rise.