Senator, Washington State Senate, District 24, 2017-present

Former Deputy Majority Whip, Washington State House of Representatives

Candidate, Washington State Senate, District 24, 2020

Former Majority Whip, Washington State House of Representatives, 2011-2017

Former Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 2006-2016

Candidate, Washington State House of Representatives, District 24-1, 2004

Chair, Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks Committee

Member, Health and Long Term Care Committee

Member, Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought

Member, Joint Legislative Task Force on Water Resource Mitigation

Member, Ways and Means Committee

Former Member, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Commerce and Gaming Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, General Government Appropriations and Oversight Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Care and Wellness Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Natural Resources and Parks Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Rules Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Trade Policy, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate

Lieutenant, Clallam County Fire District #3, 2001-present

Firefighter, Sunnyside Fire Department, 1999-2001

EMT, Shannon Ambulance, 1996-1999

Volunteer, Harborview Medical Center, 1995-1997

Member, Washington State Council of Firefighters, 1999-present

Member, Northwest Harvest, present

Member, Highway 101 Safety Corridor Committee

President, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2933, 2002-present

Chair, Political Action Committee, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3542, 1999-2001

Member, Sequim Elks Lodge # 2462, 2002-present

Member, International Association of Fire Fighters Political Training, 2002-2004

Lobbyist, Washington State Council of Firefighters, 1999-2004

Member, Institute for a Democratic Future, 2002

Coach, Little League, 1992-1994

Awards:

In 2009, he was presented with a "Sound Hero" award from People for Puget Sound for his work to help protect Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from oil spills.

Priority Issues:

"Keeping us safe and healthy
Ensuring quality public schools
Retaining our timber economy
Reducing toxins in our environment
Reducing regulation on our small businesses
Helping seniors"

Spouse's Occupation:

Vice Principal at Roosevelt Elementary School