Deputy Speaker, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Representative, Tennessee State House of Representatives, 1984-2009

Secretary, Democratic Caucus, Tennessee State House of Representatives

Former President, Foster Care/Adoptions Task Force

Vice Chair, House Calendar & Rules Committee

Former Chair, Shelby County Delegation.

Experience, Shelby County Democratic Voters Council

Owner, All Star Realty Company

Owner, Larry Turner and Associates Realty Company

Experience, United States Air Force

Member, Barton Heights Civic Club

Former President, Foster Care/Adoptions Task Force, Incorporated

Former Member, International Association of Assessing Officers

Former Board Member, Leath Street Day Care Center

Member, Memphis Roundtable, University of Tennessee

Board of Directors, Memphis in May

Former Board Member, Metro Memphis Development Corporation

Former Board Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Memphis Branch

Former Assistant Treasurer, National Business League

Former Chairman, Shelby County Delegation

Member, Shelby County Democratic Voters Council

Member, Urban League