- Kilmaine Primary School Bangor - Gransha Boys High School - Bangor Technical College - Since 1989 he has worked in the Health Service in the accident and emergency department in Newtownards Hospital - Currently employed at the Ulster Hospital. |
- Joined the DUP in 2001 - Elected in his first election to North Down Borough Council in 2001 - Sits on a number of committees on the Council including the: - Corporate Committee - Economic Development Committee - Planing - Leisure and Tourism - CCTV Committee. |
- A member of the North Down Sports Advisory Council - An enthusiastic member of the Orange Order and of the Church of Ireland. |
- Walking - Keeping fit |