He a graduate of Austin Catholic High School and is a longstanding member of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, where the Augustinians served for 87 years. Though he serves as City Attorney for Grosse Pointe Woods, Don also has an active practice in estate planning and trust administration. His wife Anne was a Co-Chair of the Augustinian Inaugural Gala in 2013. Don also is a member of the Province Advancement Council.