Former Assistant Majority Leader, Connecticut State House of Representatives

Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 1992-2015

Assistant Majority Whip, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2011-2015

Former Vice Chair, Appropriations Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives

Member, Local Shellfish Commission, Stratford

Member, Long Island Sound Advisory Council

Member, Peak Oil and Natural Gas Caucus, Connecticut General Assembly, 2007-2015

Chair, Energy and Technology Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2002-2003

Member, Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality, 1991-1992

Executive Director, Soundkeeper Incorporated

Licensed Master, United States Coast Guard

Licensed Merchant Marine Officer, United States Coast Guard

Vice President, Waterkeeper Alliance

Co-Founder/President, Connecticut Coastal Fishermen's Association, 1984