Slovak and Irish roots. Other known names in my lineage are Jakuba, Dzuna, Revak, Krivda, Brahoski, Kochan, Palasta, Vasil. Also, Flynn, Price, Kellard, Price, Mulrine, Mullen, Donovan and Glover.

Career experience: Marketing and copywriting. First job in advertising at the Daily News Publishing Co. in McKeesport, PA, then worked at the W.S. Hill Co. (ad agency) in Pittsburgh as a copy-contact account executive for more than six years. From 1987 to 1999 worked at DDI, Bridgeville, PA, in various marketing positions. Currently marketing manager at Gorell Enterprises, manufacturer of the finest replacement windows anywhere.

Married to Vicki and have three children. Currently living in Indiana, PA, about 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Great town. Member of St. Bernard of Clairvaux R.C. Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Interests include the Slovak language and family genealogy. Taught Slovak language courses at Indiana University of PA, Westmoreland Community College in Latrobe and the Community College of Allegheny County (Boyce Campus) near Pittsburgh -- and most recently at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, under the auspices of the Slovak Heritage Association of the Laurel Highlands.