Tenure

Appointed to the Senate September 12, 2013. Sworn in September 17, 2013. First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2002. Member of the House 2003-2013.

Current Assignments

2013- Finance Committee

Past House Service

Parliamentarian, 2011-2013; Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2013; Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2013; Chair, Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2013; House Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations, 2011-2013; Chair, Montgomery County House Delegation, 2007-2013; Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR), 2007-2013; House Chair, Joint Information Technology and Biotechnology Committee, 2009-2013; Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services, 2005-2011; Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2010; Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2010; House Chair, Joint Technology Oversight Committee, 2007-2009; Corporations Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2006.

Public Service

County Affairs Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2011-; Delegate, Democratic Party National Convention, 2008; Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-; Financial Services Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-2007; Transportation Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2003-2007; Task Force on Assistance to Disabled Veterans Establishing Small Businesses, 2005; Medical Malpractice Insurance Workgroup, 2004.

Memberships

Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-; Board of Directors, The Dwelling Place, 2004-; Board of Directors, Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 2003-; President, District 15 Democratic Club, 2000-2002; American Association of Attorney-CPAs; U.S. Supreme Court Bar; Maryland State Bar; Pennsylvania Bar; District of Columbia Bar; Montgomery County Bar Association.

Awards

Advocate of the Year, Technology Council of Maryland , 2009; Legislator of the Year, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce , 2008; Champion of Small Business Award, National Coalition for Capital , 2008; Leadership Award, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute , 2007; Alumni Service Award, The Johns Hopkins University , 2007; Outstanding Leadership Award, Apartment and Office Building Association of Metro Washington , 2007; Charles L. Binstead Industry Achievement Award, Washington, Maryland, Delaware Service Station Dealers and Automotive Repair Association , 2006; Legislator of the Year, Biotechnology Industry Organization , 2005; Public Service Award, League of Korean Americans of Maryland , 2005; Legislator of the Year Award, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes , 2004; Chair Award, Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants , 2004; Outstanding Attorney Award, U.S. Department of Justice , 1997, 1993, 1991.

Biographical Information

Born, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 4, 1961; Taylor Allderdice High School; Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Accounting, 1983; University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1986; The Johns Hopkins University, M.A., Government, 2000; Attorney and Certified Public Accountant, Price Waterhouse, 1986-88; Trial Attorney, Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1988-2001; Of Counsel, Kozusko, Harris, Vetter, Wareh LLP, Washington D.C., 2001-2012; Adjunct Professor, The Johns Hopkins University, 2006-; Senior Counsel, Kundra & Associates, PC, 2012-; Married, Two children.