Born on 17 October 1948 in Šiauliai.
In 1967 graduated from Biržai 1st Secondary School (now Atžalynas Secondary School). In 1976 graduated from Vilnius University with a degree in Psychology. He worked as a criminal search inspector in the Klaipėda VRS of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania, later as a psychologist in the Klaipėda Red Cross Hospital, and from 1978 to 1990 he taught psychology at Klaipėda higher education institutions. In 1981-1984 he studied at the postgraduate school of Vilnius University, in 1986 he was awarded the title of Doctor of Social Sciences (Psychology). Since 1995, he has worked in various jobs: as a bank branch manager, as a spokesperson and project director in companies, and as a host of live discussion programmes. He is currently a lecturer in psychology at Klaipėda University. He is an active public figure. Member of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania 1996-2000 and 2004-2008. He was elected as a member of the Klaipėda City Council several times. He has published about 1500 articles in the press.