Tenure

First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2006. Member of the House January 10, 2007 to January 14 2015, representing District 31, Anne Arundel County. Representing District 31B, Anne Arundel County, beginning January 14, 2015.

Current Assignments

2014 House Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations

2007- Health and Government Operations Committee

2020 Government Operations and Health Facilities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee

2019 Insurance and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee

2013- Spending Affordability Committee

2019 Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics

2021 House Cannabis Referendum and Legalization Workgroup

2019 Marijuana Legalization Work Group

2013 Maryland Veterans Caucus

Past House Service

Minority Leader, 2013-2021; Legislative Policy Committee, 2013-2021; Joint Covid-19 Response Workgroup, 2020; Affordable Care Act (ACA) Workgroup, 2018; Opioid Workgroup, 2018; Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2015; Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure, 2011-2012; Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2011; Government Operations Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2011-2014; Health Occupations and Long Term Care Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2019; Estates and Trusts Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2015-2017; Health Facilities and Occupations Subcommittee, 2017; Insurance Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2007-2019; Health Facilities and Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee of the Health and Government Operations Committee, 2017-2019; Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, 2013-2021; Joint Committee on Federal Relations, 2010-2015; Chair, Anne Arundel County House Delegation, 2013.

Public Service

Maryland Health Care Reform Coordinating Council, 2011-2015; Maryland Communities for a Lifetime Commission, 2010-2011; Maryland Council for New Americans, 2009-2010; Workgroup on Clean and Healthy Waterways, Anne Arundel County Delegation, 2009-2010; Statewide Empowerment Zones for Seniors Commission, 2008-2009; Chair, Workgroup on Correctional Facilities Residential Drug Treatment, 2008-2009; Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council, Anne Arundel County, 2005-2007.

Memberships

Autism Awareness Advocate, 2003-2012; Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, 2005-2008; Vice Chair, Maryland Interfaith Recover Coalition, 2005-2006; Boulevard Park Improvement Association; North County Republican Club; Life Member, National Rifle Association; Public Policy Dispute Resolution Fellow.

Awards

Most Influential Community Member, The Pasadena Voice, 2019; The Casper R. Taylor, Jr. Founder's Award, House of Delegates, 2018; Very Important Professional Successful by 40, The Daily Record, 2017; President's Award of Excellence, Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company, 2016; Eugene McCrary Award, Maryland Optometric Association, 2016; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Society of Anesthesiologists, 2015; Legislator of the Year, The Humane Society of America, 2012; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Academy of Audiology, 2011; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association, 2010; Legislator of the Year, Maryland Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians, 2008.

Biographical Information

Born, Baltimore, Maryland, January 26, 1979; Chesapeake High School; Anne Arundel Community College; Restaurant Manager, FriendCo Restaurants, 1995-2000; Manufacturer Representative, REPS & Associates, Inc., 2000-Present; Chair, Church Council, Our Lady of the Chesapeake Catholic Church, 2001-02; Married; three children..