Education:
JD, Loyola University, 1985
BA, Northwestern University, 1981.

Professional Experience:
Attorney, Power and Cronin Limited, 1992-present
Attorney, DuPage County State's Attorney Office, 1985-1989.

Political Experience:
Senator, Illinois State Senate, 1993-present
Committeeman, Republican Precinct, 1990-present
Representative, Illinois State House, 1991-1993.

Organizations:
Board Member, Joseph Academy, 2000-present
Board of Directors, Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities, 1996-present
Illinois State Bar Association, 1992-present
Board Member, Community Bank of Elmhurst, 1996-2006
Board Member, Fenwick High School, 2000-2004
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Captain, National Trial Team, Loyola University School of Law
Sierra Club.

Committees:
Committee of the Whole, Member
Education, Ranking Minority Member
Government Reform, Member
Higher Education, Member
Labor, Member
Public Health, Member
Subcommittee on Amendments, Member
Subcommittee on Charter Schools, Member
Telecommunications and Technology, Member