Katz is from Burr Ridge, Illinois and graduated from University of Steubenville.
[3] Domestically, he has won 23 North American Bridge Championships and the Open Team Trials seven times.
Internationally, he has many top finishes, highlighted by a win in the 2009 Bermuda Bowl.
[6] A sports enthusiast, the competitive side of bridge drew Katz to the game.
Both she and their son, Sam, are former winners of ACBL King or Queen of Bridge award.