• Shaker Heights High School (1969)
• Ohio University (1969-1973) B.G.S. cum laude
• University of Toledo College of Law (1973-1976) J.D.

PUBLIC OFFICES

• Councilman, Ward 3 – 1990-present
• President of Council – 1998-2001
• President Pro Tem of Council – 1996-1998
• President, Hillcrest Council of Councils, 2003 to 2008
• Democratic Ward Leader, City of South Euclid – 1992-1994, 1997-present
• Charter Review Commission – 1994-1995
• Chairman, Charter Review Commission – 2004-2005
• Board Member, South Euclid Board of Zoning Appeals – 1984-1990

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• Private practice (1981 to present); Icove Legal Group Ltd.
• Legal Aid Attorney (1977-1981)
• Vista (now known as Americorp) Volunteer Attorney (1976-1977)

PROFESSIONAL HONORS

• Certificate of Appreciation for speaking at Wegener’s Granulomatosis Medical Symposium (2004)
• Certificate of Appreciation from Cleveland Christian Legal Services as a Volunteer Attorney (2000)
• Southeastern Ohio Legal Services Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Services as a Volunteer Attorney (1997)
• Cleveland Legal Aid Society Certificate of Appreciation as a Volunteer Attorney (1996)
• Certificate of Appreciation from Cuyahoga County Bar Association (1988 and 1990)
• Cleveland Legal Aid Society’s Award for Outstanding Services as a Volunteer Attorney (1986)

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERSHIPS

• Cleveland Legal Aid Society, Board of Trustees, Ex Officio
• Federal Bar Association, Board of Trustee