Director of the Department of Insurance, 2007-2011

Senator, South Carolina State Senate, 2000-2007

Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, 1992-1996

Beaufort County Academic Review Committee, 1998-2000

Treasurer, First Congressional District Republican Party, 1986-1993

Chair, Beaufort County Republican Party, 1991-1992

State Auto Commission, 1990-1991

Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of South Carolina Legislative Committee, 1986-1990

Consultant, Insurance and Real Estate Industry, 2000-present

Owner, Carswell of Carolina Insurance, 1985-1999

Sales, Carswell of Carolina Insurance, 1978-1985

Former President, Hilton Head Exchange Club

Experience, Saint Luke's Episcopal Church

Board Member, Boys and Girls Club, 1997-2000

Member, Self Family Arts Center, 1998-2000

Order of the Palmetto, 1996

Board Member, Beaufort County Child Abuse Prevention Association, 1990-1993

Board Member, Better Business Bureau of the Coastal Empire, 1991-1993

Board Member, Hilton Head Preparatory School, 1989-1993