Tenure

First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 1994. Member of the House since 1995. First appointed to the House January 7, 1988; Member, 1988-1991.

Current Assignments

1999- Economic Matters Committee

2007- Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2011- Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2011- Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2003- Workers’ Compensation Benefit and Insurance Oversight Committee

Past House Service

Banking, Economic Development, Science, and Technology Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 2003-2010; Workers’ Compensation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 2003-2010; Deathcare Industry Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee , 1999-2010; Alcoholic Beverages Workgroup of the Economic Matters Committee , 1999-2007; Business Regulation Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 2003-2006; Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer , 2003; Real Estate and Housing Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 1999-2003; Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee , 1999-2000; Commerce and Government Matters Committee , 1995-1998; Motor Vehicles Subcommittee of the Commerce and Government Matters Committee , 1995-1998; State Government and Civil Rights Subcommittee of the Commerce and Government Matters Committee , 1995-1998; Deputy Majority Whip , 1995-1998; Judiciary Committee , 1988-1990.

Public Service

Maryland Advisory Commission on Manufacturing Competitiveness, 2012-, 2007-; Chair, Maryland Correctional Enterprises Management Council, 2007-; Chair, Baltimore County Delegation, 1995-2006.

Memberships

House Co-Chair, Maryland Veterans Caucus (Member, 2005-), 2007-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2001-; Restaurant Association of Maryland, Board of Directors, 1990-1992; Democratic State Central Committee, Baltimore County, 1986; President, Baltimore County Licensed Beverage Association, 1975-1976; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post no. 6694; American Legion Post no. 38; Knights of Columbus.

Biographical Information

Born, Dundalk, Maryland, March 16, 1933 ; Dundalk High School, 1952 ; Dundalk Community College, 1972-73 ; Essex Community College, 1974 ; Served in U.S. Navy, 1952-56 (Good Conduct Medal) ; Business ; Married, Three children .