Married to Fran McNellis.  Two daughters, Byrony and Lindsey.  Mother, Marian McNellis, brother Bob McNellis, sister Kathleen Edmkston.

Golf, lighthouses, travel, history, dancing, country music.

Graduated from PK Yonge, Gainesville, Florida.  Received BA from Columbia University, Masters degree from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa.

25 years US Navy; instructor with Exelon Nuclear Power until his retirement in June of 2013.