Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2008-2014

Minority Floor Leader, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2011-2014

Chair, Calhoun County Board of Commission, 2007-2008

Commissioner, Calhoun County, 2002-2007

Member, Region IIIB Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council

Former District Director, Michigan State Senator Mark Schauer

Health Policy Analyst, Michigan House of Representatives, 2002-2006

Board President, Calhoun Health Plan

Vice-Chairwoman, Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation

Member, Junior League of Battle Creek

Chair, Junior League of Battle Creek’s Nutrition Project

Chair, Strong and Successful Families and Children Solutions Team, United Way

Board Member, United Way of Greater Battle Creek

Board Member, Urban League of Battle Creek

Awards:

Legislator of the Year, Michigan Community Action Agency Association, 2011
Legislator of the Year, Michigan Association of Health Plans, 2010
Legislator of the Year, Michigan Works!, 2010
Phyllis Levin Legislative Advocacy Award, 2009
Ann Shafer Community Service Award, S.A.F.E. Place, 2006