Date of Birth: May 7th, 1958
Education: BA History, Purdue University; Defense Intelligence College; Marine Corps Command and Staff College; Master’s Economics, University of Oklahoma; Distinguished Graduate and Master’s in Strategic Studies, Marine Corps War College
Occupation: Retired Marine Corps Officer and retired Defense Intelligence Officer
Spouse: Jean Ridenour
Children: William, Matthew, and Andrew; Grandchildren - Audrey
Parents: Barbara and the late William Ridenour
Religion: Wisconsin Synod, Lutheran
Affiliations: Member, West Virginia Citizens Defense League; Member, Gun Owners of America; Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); Eastern Panhandle Business Association