Senator, New York State Senate, 1995-present
Vice President Pro Tempore, New York State Senate, 2010-present
Chair, Energy and Telecommunications Committee, New York State Senate, present
Won Special Election, New York State Senate, March 1995
Niagara County Clerk, Niagara County, 1989-1995
City Clerk, North Tonawanda, 1978-1989
Deputy City Clerk, North Tonawanda, 1977-1978
Former Chair, Aging Committee, New York State Senate
Former Chair, Labor Committee, New York State Senate
Former Chair, Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development Committee, New York State Senate