Education

  • JD, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA.  Graduated 4th in the class.  Law Review.
  • MBA, Kent State University, Kent, OH.  Beta Gamma Sigma
  • BS, Gannon University, Erie PA.

Honors

  • Doctor of Humane Letters, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (2006)
  • Top 100 Men Impacting Supplier Diversity, Minority Business Magazine (2006)
  • Top 10 Who Made of Difference in Economic Development in the South, Southern Business & Development (2004 &2006)
  • Westheimer Medallion Award, 100th Anniversary Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cincinnati (2003)
  • Neil McElroy Award for Campaign Leadership, Greater Cincinnati United Way (2003)
  • Human Relations Award, American Jewish Council, Cincinnati Chapter (2002)
  • Campaign Volunteer of the Year, Alameda County United Way (1995)
  • Special Commendation for Outstanding Service, U.S. Department of Justice (1979)