Tenure

Appointed to the House of Delegates on March 7, 2003. Sworn in as a member of the House on March 10, 2003.

Current Assignments

2003- Economic Matters Committee

2003- Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2003- Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2011- Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

Past House Service

Task Force to Study Economic Development and Apprenticeships, 2012-2014; Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2007-2010; Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2010; Joint Advisory Committee on Legislative Data Systems, 2007-2014; Deathcare Industry Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2006.

Public Service

Task Force to Study Economic Development and Apprenticeships, 2013-; Commission to Study the Title Insurance Industry in Maryland, 2008-2010; Redistricting Commission, Howard County, 2001.

Memberships

Pro-Life Caucus, 2011-; Chair, Maryland Taxpayer Protection Caucus, 2007-; Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2006-; Howard County Republican Central Committee, 1998-2003.

Awards

John Shaw Award, Maryland Business for Responsive Government , 2010; Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland Retailers Association , 2010; Outstanding Legislator of the Year, Maryland Business for Responsive Government , 2008; Significant Achievement Award, Maryland Taxpayers Association , 2006.

Biographical Information

Born, Riverdale, Maryland, October 5, 1964 ; Glenelg High School, Glenelg, Maryland, 1983 ; Towson State University, B.S., Business Administration, 1988 ; Stockbroker, J. W. Grant & Associates, Columbia, 1987-88 ; Field Representative, Dole for President, 1987-88 ; Deputy Director, Computer Center, White House Office of Presidential Personnel, 1988-90 ; Confidential Assistant to Assistant Administrator, Agency for International Development, Office of the Administrator, 1990-91 ; Special Assistant to White House Liaison, Office of Administrator, Agency for International Development, 1991-92 ; White House Liaison, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 1992-93 ; Technical Recruiter, Manpower, Washington, D.C., 1993 ; Campaign Manager, Bartlett for Congress, 1994 ; Programmer/Analyst, Advanced Technology Systems, McLean, 1995-96 ; Management and Technology Consultant, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, 1996-2005 ; Business Development Manager, Human Touch LLC, 2006-09 ; Director, Healthcare , TKC Global, 2009- ; Married, Two children .