Ed was born in Gloucester City, NJ on January 3, 1937 and graduated from Gloucester City High School in Gloucester City, NJ in July 1954. He began Mechanical Drafting in Cornwells Heights, PA in February 1956 then moved to Arizona in July of 1961 for the sake of his wife’s health. He began his 30 year employment with ITT Cannon Electric in Phoenix, AZ in October 1961 as a Draftsman and was promoted throughout the years to Designer, Checker, Senior Designer, Product Engineer, and finally finishing his career as Supervisor of the Design Group. (ITT Cannon Electric supported the Military and the “Space Race” with special Electrical Connectors and Cable Assemblies.) Ed served on the Board, and for several years as Treasurer, of the Division’s Credit Union.

In September of 1992, Ed bought property and moved to Wickenburg, AZ where he served as Treasurer for both Calvary Baptist Church and Wickenburg Christian Academy from 1993 to July 2004. Throughout his years in Arizona, he achieved a 26-year pin with AWANA and a 15-year pin for judging the AWANA Olympic Games.

Ed is presently attending and serving at Ponderosa Bible Church since moving to Payson in July of 2004.