Valpo: Turned in the team's third fastest time in the 50 free (22.48), 100 free (49.24), and 200 free (1:49.35) during rookie campaign ... a member of Valpo's top 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams in 2001-2002 ... named team's Most Improved Swimmer as a freshman.

Prep: A four-year letterwinner for Mishawaka High School ... team Most Valuable Swimmer.

Personal: Edward is the son of Fred and Beatrice Chester ... major is political science ... born June 15, 1983.