Married to Sheila Parkin. They have raised five children and have thirteen grandchildren.
He is an avid learner of all things, with a special focus on current dental health care topics. He is also a lover of hot air ballooning.

College Education

Bachelor of Science Degree 1973 Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Master of Science Degree 1975 University of California, Davis. Davis California
Research Publication in Biology of Reproduction Volume 13, 1975
Recipient of the 1977 Head and Neck Oncology Fellowship Award

Doctor of Medical Dentistry Degree 1978 Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri

Professional Career Information

Commissioned Officer U.S. Public Health Service
Indian Health service Crownpoint, New Mexico 1978-1980

Private Practice of Dentistry 1981 to present Colorado Springs, Colorado. Founder of Cheyenne Mountain Dental Center

Member of the Academy of General Dentistry

Member Colorado Prosthodontic Society