Residence: Chester County

Education: Bachelor's degree in history, Niagara University, N.Y., 1971; master's in urban studies, Occidental University, Los Angeles, 1975

Background: city administrator in Monessen, 1976-83; city treasurer's office in Pittsburgh, 1984-89; state treasurer's office, 1989-95; Legg Mason regional brokerage director in Philadelphia, 1955-99

Quote: "Pittsburgh is a great city, a great place. Part of the legacy of Pittsburgh is the legacy of its leaders. This is a time for today's leaders to come from everywhere -- the civic, social, government, private, business, union and nonprofit sectors -- come together as leaders and not worry about their differences.''

Family: wife and three children.