Graduated from the "Roger Corman School of Film" in Venice Beach, CA, in 1994.
A member of Local 80 Motion Picture Studio Grip union (retired), and briefly involved with Local 481 Studio Mechanics Union in Boston, MA.
U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from 1987-1995 and again from 2001-2002 on both active duty and reserves.
Licensed real estate broker in California and Massachusetts, as well as a Registered Investment Advisor in all 50 states.
Holds 7 professional licenses: Long-term care, life insurance, active portfolio management, mutual funds, annuities, business continuation, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.