Has been a lifelong resident of Beaver Falls, PA. Upon graduating high school and attending trade school, Ed served in the United States Military from 1968-1971 and served his country in Vietnam.  Ed has worked numerous jobs throughout his life, working in a brickyard, Machine Shop Supplies as a manufacturer rep, and Foundry as security. 

Additionally, Ed was a handyman who served the elderly and worked in the construction field as an electrician for eight years. He worked as a truck driver from 1992-2007 after completing truck driving school. 

Ed has been a part-time security officer at Geneva College for 25 years, serving since 1999. He has said he wants to protect and serve because, having never been a parent himself, he views the students as his kids.