Tenure

First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2002. Member of the House since 2003.

Current Assignments

Past House Service

Ways and Means Committee, 2013-2014; Transportation Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, 2013-2014; Deputy Minority Whip, 2005-2013; Judiciary Committee, 2003-2013; Juvenile Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2007-2013; Vice Chair, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 2011; Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2003-2006.

Public Service

Redistricting and Elections Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-; Environment Subcommittee, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 2005; Capital Budget Subcommittee, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 2003-; American Legislative Exchange Council, Criminal Justice Task Force, 2003-; American Legislative Exchange Council, Homeland Security Task Force, 2003-; Advisory Board, Maryland Small Business Development Center Network, 1992-1994; High Technology Council, Anne Arundel County, 1991-1992.

Memberships

Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-; Taxpayers Protection Caucus, 2003-; Rockbridge Academy, 1999-2003; Board of Directors, Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce, 1990-1992.

Awards

Legislator of the Year, Gun Owners of America , 2006.

Biographical Information

Born, Annapolis, Maryland, February 11, 1958; Glen Burnie High School, 1976; Junior Manufacturing Engineer, Fairchild Republic Aircraft, 1977-81; Owner and Operator, American Screen and Poster, Inc., 1983-95; Business Consultant, 1996-97; Contract Aerospace Engineer, 1981-83, 1998-2000; Director, American College for Cultural Studies, 1998-2000; Director, Institute on the Constitution, 2001-04; Executive Director, Institute on the Constitution, 2005-; Married, Three children.