Married to Karen Children - Nicole Blanks/Thompson 41, James W. Blanks 33, Craig Ranger 33, Kristen Morelli 29 High School wrestling was at Frankfurt American High, Frankfurt, Germany. Was a two time Champion at 120 Lbs. UIL (Texas)final official 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Referee; Big Ten, Big 12, MAC and other conferences. Head referee MAC finals, 1994. - EMU open Head referee 2 years. MHSAA Finals referee 15 years and Head referee finals three years. Certified MHSAA wrestling official Trainer and Observer. Organizer and Lead Coach for Washtenaw County Juvenile Court Sports camp Co-founder of Huron Valley Officials Association Wrestling component. University of Michigan Wrestling Team (1969- 1973) Ann Arbor Pioneer wrestling coach 1975-1978 Craig Petosky- MHSAA State champion 1979 MHSAA 20 year of service award 1995 MHSAA 30 year of service award 2005 Frankfurt American High School Sports Hall of Fame inductee 2015 Huron Valley Officials Association Texas Wrestling Officials Association - Dallas/Fort Worth chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member since 1970 Current Profession: Retired - Washtenaw County Trial Court Position: Probation Officer/Court Referee Company/School: College Attended: The University of Michigan - 1969-1974 Total W-L Record: 13-6-2