Dick is a decorated veteran of the Viet Nam conflict.

His early love of flying found him enrolled as a student of aviation when he was sixteen years old. During his adult years he owned his own airplane and participated in a New Jersey flying club.

Dick has been a Boy Scout Leader and fire chief for his hometown Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He was also the elected mayor of said town.

Dick’s others interests include water and alpine skiing. He loves teaching children, especially all of his nieces and nephews, anything they are interested in learning, but especially water and snow sports.