Earl was born and raised in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, on the family farm where he still resides continuing the family tradition of operating and maintaining the family farm.

Earl received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics in 1975 from Edinboro University and a Master Degree in Business Administration from Gannon University in 1979. Following college, Earl was employed by the Borough of Edinboro for 5 years as the Code Enforcement Officer then by Washington Township as the Secretary/Manager, a position he held for over 17 years. Since his departure from the Township, Earl has pursued a career in the Asphalt industry serving as Vice- President/Branch Manager for Russell Standard Corporation, Fairview Branch for 8 years. Earl is currently employed by Suit-Kote Corporation, Western PA Branch.

Earl and his family have been members of Northwester REC since its inception in the mid 1930’s. Earl is a member of the Oasis Lodge #416 and served as Past Master, and Past Treasurer. He is a member of the Zem Zem Temple, member of the IOOF Lodge #510, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Odd Fellows Home of Western PA. He is married and has three grown children.