Education:
BA, Speech Communications, Augustana College.

Professional Experience:
Computer Consultant
Owner, Effective Data Incorporated.

Political Experience:
Senator, Illinois State Senate, 2009-present.

Organizations:
Member, Illinois National Federation of Independent Business Leadership Council
Chairman, Lake and Cook County Area Action Council for Independent Businesses
Parishioner, Saint Anne Catholic Church.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Information Technology Advisory Council.

Committees:
Commerce, Member
Committee of the Whole, Member
Consumer Protection, Member
Executive Appointments, Member
Human Services, Member
Insurance, Member
Pensions and Investments, Ranking Minority Member
Subcommittee on Insurance Mandates, Member
Subcommittee on Pension Reform, Ranking Minority Member