Lieutenant Governor, State of Minnesota, 2010-2014

Senator, Minnesota State Senate, 2002-2010

Deputy Mayor, City of Duluth, 1992-2000

Vice President/Member, Duluth City Council, 1988-2000

President, Duluth City Council, 1992-2000

Member, Council of State Governments, Energy Committee

Member, Executive Committee, Nation Lieutenant Governor's Association, present

Member, Great Lakes Commission

Member, Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board

Member, National Council of State Legislatures, Health Future Leaders Corps/Communications Committee

Board Member, Legislative Audit Commission, 2003-2005

Co-Chair, Duluth Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, 2000-2002

President/Vice President/Treasurer, Duluth Economic Development Authority, 1994-2000

Commissioner/Vice Chair, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, 1992-1994

Commissioner/President, Seaway Port Authority of Duluth/Superior, 1990-1994

Clinical Director, Compass North Behavioral Health Clinic, Saint Luke's Hospital

Psychologist, Hillside Mental Health Center, Saint Luke's Hospital

Senior Psychologist, Range Mental Health Center, 1984-1985

Director, Marty Mann Halfway House for Women, 1981-1984

Program Evaluator/Consultant, 1979-1984

Board Member, Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center

Board Member/Member, Duluth General Medical Education Council

Advisory Board Member, University of Minnesota, Duluth Chancellor's Council

State Director, Women in Government

Board Member, Great Lakes Aquarium/Lake Superior Center, 1998-2006

Vice Chair, Community Action Duluth Board, 1999-2002