Larry earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Bellarmine College in Louisville, KY.  Recently retired, he spent much of his career at Avery Dennison and The Lubrizol Corporation where he held roles in research and development, product management and strategy.

He has been awarded multiple US patents.  Larry and his wife of 40 years reside in northeast Ohio where they are members of Immaculate Conception Church.  Both are involved in multiple ministries there.They have two adult children and one grandchild.  In his spare time Larry enjoys, running, astronomy and leatherworking.