I am experienced in handling consumer matters, particularly those involving debt collection--both defending debt collection lawsuits and bringing claims against debt collectors who violate federal laws regulating how debts can be collected.

Personally, I believe that each us should do what we can to help those less fortunate and that we can more effective by joining with others who feel the same. I call this cooperative altruism. Lions Clubs gives me the outlet to pursue these beliefs. Therefore, I am an active volunteer with other Lions. I encourage everyone to participate in a service organization. As one of Lions' founders, Melvin Jones, said, "You can't get very far until you start doing something for somebody else."