Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1983-1999, 2003-2006

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Illinois, District 8, 2006

Deputy Republican Leader, Illinois House of Representatives, 1991-1994, 1997-1999

Candidate, Illinois Secretary of State, 1998

Majority Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1995-1997

Secretary of Illinois Delegation, Republican National Convention, 1992, 1996

Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1980, 1992, 1996

Chairman, Lake County Republican Central Committee, 1990-1994

Assistant Minority Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1989-1991

Minority Whip, Illinois State House of Representatives, 1987-1989

Alternate Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1984

Trustee, Lake Villa Township, 1981-1983

Prisoner Review Board, 1999-2001

Co-Chairman, Space Needs Commission, 1997-1999

Co-Chairman, Economic and Fiscal Commission, 1992-1997

Legislative Redistricting Commission, 1991

Attorney, 1972-present

General Counsel, Illinois House Republicans, 2001-2002

Director, Edward Bradley Counseling Center

Director, First of America Bank

Director, Lake County Community Action Project

Director, Lake County Easter Seals

Member, Lake County Republican Federation

Past President, Lake Villa Township Republican Club

Trustee, Vista Health Services