Lawyer Born Huntington, West Virginia Spouse Julia Children Michael and Matthew Grandchildren Colin, Mady and Carter Education B.A., Marshall University, History; J.D., West Virginia University Affiliations St. Joseph Catholic Church Other Public Service Assistant Prosecutor (1978-1980); Cabell County Juvenile Court Referee, WV Supreme Court of Appeals (1980-2012); Adjunct Professor, Marshall University (1980-2012); Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, St. Joseph High School (1995-2003) and Huntington High School (2002-2007) (Three AAA State Titles); Irish Legends Hall of Fame (2014) Legislative Service Elected to the Senate 2014-2018 Religion Catholic