A family man, Doug and his wife Ronda have been married for 34 years. Together they have two children, Leslie and Kevin, one grandson and one step-grandson.

In 1977, Doug graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Business. From there he has been self employed operating a successful State Farm Insurance Agency franchise in Muncie. Doug semi-retired in 2001, but remains active in many real estate activities and service to the Muncie community.

Doug's hobbies include golf and fishing - primarily fishing. He says, "When it comes to fishing, there are two types of people, there are fishermen and there are folks that like to fish." Doug just likes to fish! And most say the same is true with his golf game!