Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2004-2010

Member, Public Safety Caucus, 2004-present

Member, RTL Caucus, 2004-present

Member, Sportsman Caucus, 2004-present

Member, American Legislative Exchange Council Education Task Force, present

Member, Welfare Reform Task Force, present

Executive Director, North Kent Service Center, 1990-2004

Director of Development, Mel Trotter Ministries, 1983-1986, 1988-1989

Executive Director, The Shoulder, 1986-1988

Director of Admissions, Grand Rapids Baptist College & Seminary, 1981-1984

Member, Bella Vista Church, present

Past member, Cedar Springs Community Action Network

Member, Congressional Youth Leadership Council's Honorary Board of Michigan State Legislators, present

Past member, Friends of White Pine Trail

Past Board Member, Grand Rapids Right to Life

Founding Member, Kent chapter, American Heart Association, 1990s

Board Member, Kiwanis International, 1980s

Board Member, Right to Life of Grand Rapids, 1980s

Committee Member, C.S. Community Action Network, 1990-2004

Past President, Rockford Area Ministerial Association, 1990-2004