Education:
BS, Finance/Political Science and Economics, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1983.

Professional Experience:
Developer
Realtor.

Political Experience:
Senator, Illinois State Senate, 2002-present
Candidate, Governor of Illinois, 2006
Representative, Illinois State House, 1993-2000.

Organizations:
Republican Central Committee, 1986-present
Director, Bloomington/Normal Home Builders Association, 1990-1994
Board Member, Young Men's Christian Association, 1990-1994
Vice President, Central Catholic High School Foundation Board, 1989-1994
Director, McLean County Young Republicans, 1986-1993
Treasurer, McLean County Chamber of Commerce, 1991-1992
Co-Chair, United Way Fund Raising Fire Unit, 1991
Director/Secretary, McLean County Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1991
Diocese of Poorin Lay Board, 1990.

Committees:
Committee of the Whole, Member
Energy, Member
Environment, Member
Insurance, Ranking Minority Member
Pensions and Investments, Member
Revenue, Member
Subcommittee on Amendments, Member
Subcommittee on Pension Reform, Member