COACHING EXPERIENCE:  College - Tight ends coach at NC State (2007-present); Tight ends coach at Boston College (2003-06); Offensive line coach at Eastern Michigan University (2002); Graduate assistant coach at Ohio State (2001); Tight ends coach at Bowling Green State (2000); Offensive line coach/recruiting coordinator at The Citadel (1996-99); Graduate assistant coach at Virginia (1994-95); Graduate assistant coach at Bowling Green State (1992-93).

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:  Played tight end for Wittenberg University from 1988-92.

EDUCATION:  Earned his BA from Wittenberg in 1992; Received his M.Ed. in sports administration from Bowling Green State in 1994.

PERSONAL DATA:  Born 10/15/69 in Cleveland, Ohio; Married to the former Andrea Bitterman of Buffalo, N.Y.  Has three children:  Anna Claire (5), Ryan (2) and Maggie, born in March.

BOWL EXPERIENCE:  At Boston College - 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl, 2005 MPC Computers Bowl, 2004 Continental Tire Bowl, 2003 Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl; At Ohio State - 2002 Outback Bowl; At Virginia - 1994 Independence Bowl,  1995 Peach Bowl; At Bowling Green State -  1992 Las Vegas Bowl

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:  Named one of the top recruiters in the nation for 2008 by Rivals.com.  Helped coach the Boston College offense that led the ACC in total offense in 2005 and ranked second in the league in 2006. The 2006 Eagles also led the league in first downs and passing offense.

PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS COACHED:  At NC State - Marcus Stone; At Boston College -Sean Ryan