| 1947 | Born in Decatur, Illinois |
| 1969 | Graduated magna cum laude, Eureka College, Psychology, Sociology & History |
| 1977 | M.A., Psychology/Addiction Studies, Goddard College |
| 1967-1969 | Psychiatric Technician, Illinois Department of Mental Health |
| 1969-1971 | “Streetworker” & community organizer, Illinois Department of Mental Health |
| 1971-1972 | Director of Adolescent Services, McLean County Mental Health Center, Bloomington, IL |
| 1973-1976 | Counselor, Clinical Director, Project Lighthouse (residential addiction treatment program), Bloomington, IL |
| 1976-1978 | Dangerous Drugs Specialist, Illinois Dangerous Drugs Commission, Chicago, IL |
| 1978-1979 | Deputy Director, Regional Training Center, National Institute on Drug Abuse. |
| 1979-1982 | Senior Research Associate, Health Control Systems, Washington, D.C. (National Drug Abuse Center) |
| 1982-1986 | Director, Addiction Treatment Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, IL. |
| 1986-1993 | Director of Training and Consultation, Chestnut Health Systems / Lighthouse Institute |
| 1994-present | Senior Research Consultant, Chestnut Health Systems / Lighthouse Institute |