*1961
1980 University-entrance diploma.
1980 - 1981 Studies of dramatics, Japanese and Philosophy at LMU Munic.
1981 - 1984 Apprenticeship in Bochum as bricklayer.
1984 - 1993 Studies in civil engineering (constructive and structural analysis) at RUB Ruhr-Universität-Bochum (diploma 1993)
1993-1996 Structural engineer at Pilipp Holzmann AG Düsseldorf.
Since 1997 own engineering company in Bochum. Also interested in arts, walking, cycling, programming and bee keeping.