Education:
JD, University of Miami
BA, Political Science, Tennessee State University.

Professional Experience:
Partner, Hinshaw and Culbertson, Belleville
Assistant State's Attorney, Saint Clair County
Counselor, East Saint Louis.

Political Experience:
Majority Leader, Illinois State Senate, present
Senator, Illinois State Senate, 1995-present.

Organizations:
Wesley Bethel Methodist Church.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Board of Directors, Saint Louis Sports Commission.

Committees:
Assignments, Chair
Committee of the Whole, Member
Energy, Member
Executive, Member
Government Reform, Member
Pensions and Investments, Member
Subcommittee on Amendments, Chair
Subcommittee on Pension Reform, Member
Subcommittee on State and Local Government, Member
Telecommunications and Technology, Member