Born in Lansing, Michigan on 11/22/1964 to Darwin Jr. and Carol A. Marvin. Three sisters. Studied Broadcasting at Lansing Community College before joining the US Army n 1987. Spent two years in the Infantry and upon discharge, moved to California to pursue Art education. Reenlisted in the Army Reserve as a Journalist and later trained in Broadcasting. Completed twenty years service total. Won several Keith L. Ware broadcast awards for Spot Announcement productions. Served in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq. During the latter tour, awarded Bronze Star for service. Divorced, but dilligent single father of three boys Nicolai, and twins Maxwell and Roman. Earned BA in Liberal Studies and Masters of Arts Education Degree in Teacher Education with a California teaching credential in multiple subjects (Elementary Education). Works as a Student Mentor counseling in Education related programs as well as a voiceover artist, a graphic arts designer for Very Punny as well as developing children's stories for publication.