Gene is also a PIAA basketball official. Gene's career experiences are rich and varied. After graduation from Columbia High School he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. While serving with the Pennsylvania State Police, in addition to his regular duties, he served as security for such national figures as President George Bush, Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger and General Collin Powell. With the state police Gene served as a Patrol Unit Supervisor and a crime Unit Supervisor.
Gene pledges to bring accountability and integrity to borough government.