Member, "Focus on the Future" Steering Committee, Richmond Metro Chamber of Commerce

Member, Board of Directors, Republican Leadership Network

Member, Chesterfield County Republican Committee

Senator, Commonwealth of Virginia Senate, 1998-2016

Delegate, Commonwealth of Virginia House of Delegates, 1982-1998

Chesterfield County Board of Zoning Appeals, 1976-1981

Member, Richmond Regional Planning District Committee Solid Waste Task Force

Manager, Watkins Lands, Limited Liability Company

President, Watkins Nurseries, Incorporated, 1972-2008

Served, United States Army, 1969-1971

Member, Board of Directors, TransCommunity Bankshares, 2001-present

Chair, Board of Directors, Bank of Powhatan, 1999-present

Member, Board of Directors, CJW Medical Center, 1993-present

Legislative Chair, Southern Nursery Association, 1986-present

Member, Virginia Tech Alumni Board, 1980-present

Member, Allen Administration Team

Member, American Legion Post #186

Member, American Red Cross

Member, Board of Directors, Essex Bank, present

Member, Chesterfield Business Council

Member, Chesterfield Historical Society

Member, Christ the King Lutheran Church

Member, Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation

Member, Midlothian Friends of the Library

Member, Midlothian Rotary Club

Member, Virginia Institute of Government Advisory Board

Board Member/President, Southern Nursery Association, 1996-1997