Ed is the third generation of his family to live and work in Clearcreek Township, Ohio, located between Cincinnati and Dayton.
His involvement and leadership demonstrate his interest to his neighbors and friends, including:
- Clearcreek Township Trustee, 32 years
- Warren County Area Progress Council, Member
- Springboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Member and founding President
- Franklin Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Greater Dayton Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Warren County Planning Commission, Past Chairman and 14-year Member
- Motorists Insurance Co. Advisory Board, Past President
- Warren County Agricultural Society, Member and Past President
- Springboro Jaycees, Past Member, Honored as 1 of 5 Outstanding Young Men of Ohio
- Warren County Township Association, Member and Past President
- Warren County 4-H, active volunteer and supporter