Chess' blogs make economic principles relevant and understandable to everyday people. Chances are, if you don't have a degree in economics, then the tirades of Economists are just a lot of mumbo jumbo. Chess changes that, with his background in economics, law, public service, and real estate, he brings a unique and down to earth perspective.

Chess is a Broker Associate, Realty Executives Integrity, Sheboygan, WI. He holds the advanced Realtor certifications: Accredited Buyer Representative [ABR]; Graduate, Realtor Institute [GRI]; and Certified Residential Specialist [CRS]. He is an active member of the State Bar of Wisconsin. Married, he and his wife Nancy have two cats, Boomer and Boots. His undergraduate degree [with honors] is from Stanford University, in Economics. Ever the loyal Badger, he holds a MBA, Finance and a JD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.