Former Senator, Washington State Senate, 2000-2016

Republican Leader, Washington State Senate, 2005-2012

Republican Whip, Washington State Senate, 2005

Majority Whip, Washington State Senate, 2003-2004

Republican Assistant Whip, Washington State Senate, 2001-2002

Former Member, Basic Education Finance Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Beer and Wine Regulation Committee, Washington State Senate

Member, Caseload Forecast Council

Former Member, Economic Development and International Relations Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Economic Development and International Relations Committee, Washington State Senate

Member, Economic and Revenue Forecast Council

Former Member, Labor, Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Natural Resources and Parks Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Leader, Republican Caucus, Washington State Senate

Former Ranking Minority Member, Rules Committee, Washington State Senate

Member, Task Force to Enhance State Revenue from Gaming

Member, Telecommunications Task Force, American Legislative Exchange Council

Former Member, Trade Policy Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Chair, Walla Walla Planning Commission

Member, Washington Tourism Commission

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Owner, Hewitt Distributorship

Former Executive Director, Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce

Member, Advisory Committee, Walla Walla Adult Day Care

Member, Board of Directors, Walla Walla Valley Medical

Member, Community Economic Revitalization Board

Member, Elks

Member, Pasco Chamber of Commerce

Member, State Penitentiary Citizen Advisory Council

Member, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

Member, United Way

Member, Walla Walla Rotary Club

Former President, Walla Walla Rotary Club

Former President, Walla Walla Valley Medical

Member, Young Men's Christian Association

Awards:

Legislator of the Year, Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs, 2008
Cornerstone Award, Association of Washington Business
Jim Matson Award, Association of Washington Business
Preserving our Precious Places Award, Capitol Land Trust
FUERZA Award, Dr. Pedro Celis
Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business
Glenn Galbreath Spirit Award, Northwest Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans
Amigo Award, Tri-Cities' Cinco de Mayo Committee
Small Business Advocate of the Year, Washington Association of Small Business Incubators
Exceptional Service to the Agricultural Community, Washington Farm Bureau
Legislator of the Year, Washington Farm Bureau
Outstanding Support Award, Washington State Coalition for the Homeless
Outstanding Support Award, Washington State Low-Income Alliance
Washington Wine Institute Award