Education:

Professional Experience:
United States Army, 1958-1962
Owner, Double D Express, Incorporated
Owner, Double D Warehouse.

Political Experience:
Senator, Illinois State Senate, 2004-present.

Organizations:
Member, Teamsters Union, 1968-1985
Member, American Trucking Association
Treasure, Distribution and LTL Carriers Association
Member, Habitat for Humanity Foundation Board
Member, Illinois Trucking Association
Member, Illinois Valley Animal Rescue
Member/Former President, Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
Member, Illinois Valley Red Cross
Member, Junior Achievement Board
Member, Meals on Wheels
Member, Mid-West Truckers Association
Member, National Federation of Independent Business
Member, Waltham Presbyterian Church.

Committees:
Agriculture and Conservation, Member
Committee of the Whole, Member
Consumer Protection, Member
Human Services, Member
Local Government, Ranking Minority Member
State Government and Veterans Affairs, Member
Subcommittee on Fertilizers and Chemicals, Member
Subcommittee on Medicaid and Provider Rate Reform, Member
Subcommittee on Special Issues, Member
Transportation, Member