Railroad Commissioner, State of Wisconsin, 2012-present

Senator, Wisconsin State Senate, District 7, 2003-2010

Candidate, Wisconsin State Senate, District 7, 2010

South Milwaukee Alderman, 1993-1996

Won Special Election, Experience, Wisconsin State Assembly, 1996

Former Member, Building Commission

Former Member, Special Committee on Differences in Law Applicable to Cities and Villages, Wisconsin State Assembly

Member, Utility Public Benefits Council

Majority Caucus Vice Chairperson, 2007

Minority Caucus Chairperson, 2005

Experience, Former Investment Agent

Shareholder Operations Specialist, Strong Capital Management, 1988-1996

Former Member, American Legislative Exchange Council

Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians

Member, Bayview Historical Society

Member, Board of Governors, Youth in Government

Former Chairperson, Community Fund Raising, Boy Scouts of America

Member, Democratic Leadership Council

Member, Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Member, Marquette University Alumni Association

Member, Milwaukee Irish Fest

Member, National Association of Securities Dealers

Member, Rotary Club

Member, South Milwaukee Lions Club

Member, South Shore Christian Men's Fellowship