Education:

Professional Experience:
Sheriff, Lee County
Volleyball Coach.

Political Experience:
Senator, Illinois State Senate, 2008-present.

Organizations:
Member, Department of Justice Medal of Valor Review Board
Member, Dixon School District Foundation
President, Illinois Sheriff's Association.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission.

Committees:
Agriculture and Conservation, Member
Appropriations I, Member
Commerce, Member
Committee of the Whole, Member
Criminal Law, Member
Government Reform, Member
State Government and Veterans Affairs, Ranking Minority Member
Subcomittee on Firearms, Member
Subcommittee on Animal Welfare, Member
Subcommittee on Coal Mining, Member
Subcommittee on Fertilizers and Chemicals, Member