I grew up in Niskayuna.  As a child, my mother and I would take day trips to explore the area, so I am very familiar with all areas of the Capital District.  I spent my summers in Averill Park on Glass Lake with my family. My Uncle, Mort Shulman, was a prominent figure as a real estate attorney and an all-around good guy in the community. I learned a lot from him.

I graduated from the University of South Florida where I studied Criminal Justice ...