He views Lewiston as his "adoptive home" and is married to a teacher in the Lewiston Porter School District. They have one child. He is an active member of the Niagara Falls Country Club and recently was one of the sponsors of the Porter Cup Golf Tournament. He said he wants to use his talents to make Lewiston "a better place for families, individuals and businesses to continue to grow and thrive." He previously made an unsuccessful run for town board but, as an endorsed Democratic candidate, he is ready to test the waters again.