Occupation: Chief, Dubuque Police Department.

Age: 48 (49 next Sunday).

Family: Married to Judy, pastor of Sherrill United Methodist Church and chaplain, Hillcrest Family Services. Three Children: Ellen, of Indianola, Iowa; Nick, a sophomore studying law enforcement at North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City; and Scott, of Newton, Iowa, a freshman studying psychology and criminal justice at Des Moines Area Community College in Newton; Grandson: Dylan (18 months).

Professional experience: Dubuque Police Department: Chief, 2000-present. Newton Police Department: Chief, 1997-2000; deputy chief, 1992-1997; commander of field operations, lieutenant, 1988-92; coordinator of special services, sergeant 1986-88; sergeant, third shift primary services (patrol) 1985-86; police officer, 1978-85.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Public Administration from Upper Iowa University. National FBI Academy 188th session; University of Virginia Associate of Arts, Law Enforcement, Rochester Community College.

Community Service: Chair, Community Education Committee, Dubuque Everyone's Neighborhood Community Action Academy; board of directors, Hillcrest Family Services; member, Sen. Charles Grassley's FIT (Face It Together) Committee; member, Dubuque United Way 2002 Campaign; member, Dubuque Downtown Kiwanis.

Professional Service: Member, Iowa Police Executives Forum; member, International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Hobbies: Reading and travel.