Tenure

Elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2010. Member of the House since 2011. Appointed to the House of Delegates on July, 14, 2003. Member of the House 2003-2007.

Current Assignments

2011- Judiciary Committee

2015 Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee

Past House Service

Deputy Minority Whip, 2013-2015; Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities, 2013; 2011- Family Law Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, 2011-2014; Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2006-2007; Local Government and Bi-County Agencies Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2004-2007; Motor Vehicles and Transportation Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2004-2007; Environmental Matters Committee, 2003-2007; Natural Resources and Ethics Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2005-2006; Ethics Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2004; Co-Chair, Motor Vehicle Issues Workgroup of the Environmental Matters Committee, 2004.

Public Service

Maryland Correctional Enterprises Management Council, 2015-; Charles H. Hickey, Jr., School Advisory Board, 2005-2007.

Memberships

Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2011-, 2005-2007; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2005-2007; President, Parkville Business and Professional Association, 2000-2003; Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4, 1975-; Sons of the American Legion, Post no. 183, Parkville; Loch Raven Recreation Council; Parkville Recreation Council; Phi Theta Kappa Honor Fraternity; Former Member, Board of Directors, Baltimore County Retired Police Association.

Awards

Silver Star, Baltimore County Police Department ; Commendations, Baltimore County Police Department ; Fire Department Commendation, Baltimore County Police Department .

Biographical Information

Born, Baltimore, Maryland, April 9, 1954 ; Catonsville High School, 1972 ; Essex Community College ; Retired Law Enforcement, Baltimore County Police Department ; Patrolman, Baltimore County Police Department, 1975-79 ; Corporal, Baltimore County Police Department, 1980-83 ; Sergeant, Baltimore County Police Department, 1983-88 ; Director of Capital Planning and Facilities Management, Department of Juvenile Services, 2003 ; Certified Instructor, Maryland Police Training Commission (S.W.A.T.) ; Member, Hiss United Methodist Church ; Married, Two children .