1946
Born to James John and Elizabeth in Erie, PA.
1968
Earns a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Pennsylvania State University.
1976
Becomes a member of the Institute of Management Accountants.
1977
Achieves a Master of Business Administration in finance from Gannon University.
1977
Becomes a certified public accountant.
1981
Becomes a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
1981
Becomes a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
1983
Becomes a certified management accountant.
2012
Becomes a charter global management accountant.
2021
Reflects on 30 years with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a financial products specialist.