Tenure

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

Current Assignments

2007- Deputy Majority Whip

2003- Economic Matters Committee

2011- Chair, Workers’ Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2011- Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2007- Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2011- House Chair, Workers’ Compensation Benefit and Insurance Oversight Committee

2007- Joint Committee on Unemployment Insurance Oversight

2007- Joint Committee on Protocol

2012- Chair, Charles County House Delegation

2007- Chair, Southern Maryland House Delegation

2003- Women Legislators of Maryland

Past House Service

Deputy Majority Whip, 2007-2010; Chair, Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2010; Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2010; Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2010; Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2007; Chair, Charles County Delegation, 2004-2006; Corporations Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2006; Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2006; Electric Universal Service Program Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003.

Public Service

Task Force to Study Temporary Disability Insurance Programs and the Process for Assisting Individuals with Disabilities at Local Departments of Social Services, 2013-; Task Force to Study the Implementation of a Hub and Spoke Program in the Southern Maryland Region, 2013-; Taskforce to Study Maryland Insurance of Last Resort, 2012; Chair, Nuclear Legislative Workgroup, 2011-; Vice Chair, Agriculture and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2011-; Vice Chair, Agriculture and Energy Committee, National Council of State Legislatures, 2011-; Executive Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2010-; South Potomac Civilian-Military Community Relations Council, 2009-; Chair, Agriculture and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2009-2010; Vice Chair, Advisory Council on Energy, National Conference of State Legislators, 2008-2010; Advisory Council on Energy, National Conference of State Legislators, 2007-2010; Environmental Management Roundtable, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-2010; Vice Chair, High-Level Radioactive Waste Working Group, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2006-2009; Strategic Energy Investment Advisory Board, 2008-; Southern States Energy Board, 2008-; Chair, Commission to Study Southern Maryland Transportation Needs, 2007-2008; Town of La Plata Visioning Team, 2000-2008; Governor's Workforce Investment Board, 2007-; Task Force on the Status of Women and Information Technology, 2004-2007; Vice President, Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, 2003-2007; Task Force on Broadband Communications Deployment in Underserved Rural Areas, 2003-2006; Community Liaison, Board of Education, Charles County, 1980-2006; Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Board, Charles County, 2005-; National Conference of State Legislatures, 2004-; Municipality Committee, Economic Development Commission, Charles County, 1999-2004; Business Expansion and Retention Committee, Economic Development Commission, Charles County, 1997-2004; Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, 2003-, 1997-1999; Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission, 2003-; Congressman Hoyer's Military Service Academy Selection Panel, 1997-2003; Patuxent River Oil Spill Citizens Advisory Committee, 2000-2002; Chair, Board of Zoning Appeals, Charles County, 1997-1998; Board of Zoning Appeals, Charles County, 1990-1996.

Memberships

South Potomac Civilian-Military Community Relations Council, 2009-; Secretary, Southern Maryland Economic Development Association, 2002-2007; Maryland Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, 1998-2007; Maryland Chamber of Commerce, 1998-2007; Southern Maryland Economic Development Association, 1998-2007; Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2006-; Board of Directors, Southern Maryland Works, Inc., 2003-2006; Steering Committee, Maryland Democratic Business Caucus, 2005-; Maryland Rural Caucus (Chair, 2007, 2010), 2003-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Citizen Planners Association, 1990-1998; Northern Democratic Club; Western Democratic Club; 4th and 5th District Democratic Club.

Awards

MD Clean Energy Center Legislative Leadership, 2012; Mid Atlantic Geothermal Heating and Cooling Coalition "First in the Nation" Award, 2012; Legislative Recognition Award, Maryland Association of Counties, 2011; Solar Champion Award, Maryland/Virginia/District of Columbia Solar Energy Industries Association, 2011; Outstanding Friend of Municipal Government, Maryland Municipal League, 2011, 2010; Legislator Award, Nuclear Energy Institute, 2010; John Walsh DNA Angel Award, DNA Saves, 2009; Outstanding Director, Waldorf Jaycee Foundation, 1999; Community Leadership Award, Charles County Public Schools, 1998; Volunteer of the Year, Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 1993; Citizen of the Year, Waldorf Lions, 1992.

Biographical Information

Born, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland, May 26, 1952; Notre Dame High School, Bryantown, Maryland; St. Mary's Academy, Leonardtown, 1970; Charles County Community College/College of Southern Maryland; Bookkeeping and Accounting, Hughesville Tobacco Warehouse, Inc., 1977-92; Data Coordinator, Academy of Natural Sciences, 1986-92; Executive Director, Greater Waldorf Jaycee Foundation, Inc., 1992-98; Executive Director, Charles County Chamber of Commerce, 1998-2007; Charles County Chamber of Commerce, Liaison to Naval Energetics Alliance, Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center, 1999-2007; Married, Two children, Four grandchildren.