Born in Philadelphia, went to Drexel University and graduated in 1983 with an M.S. in Materials Engineering. An entrepenuer at heart, the first venture was Value Vending Company, next was K & B Check Cashing, followed by POSH Limousine Service, then QualPage Services. Current interests include Peak Home Loans (www.peakhomeloan.com), a financial services internet company specializing in home mortgages & refinancing.