Elected Experience: I Was appointed and then elected to current position in 2011 and 2012. My Committees include vice chair of the Commerce and Gaming, Finance, Technology, Energy, and Economic Development. Two terms in Oregon House in 1993 and 1995.

Other Professional Experience: Thirty years of experience in business, management and government relations consulting. As Clark County government relations officer, obtained funding for the Center for Community Health and the Salmon Creek interchange.

Education: B.A Political Science University of California, Riverside - 1975.

Community Service: Served on Council for the Homeless, Affordable Community Environments, Art in the Heart Committee, Hough Foundation supporter.  

Statement: I am proud to represent the citizens of the 49th district, and as an elected official, it's important to respect those who put me in office. Knowledge, experience, and listening to my constituents is my approach.

Being a responsible legislator means being available and open to all good ideas. It's time to work together on tough issues like school funding, tax reform, and our economic future. Even with a divided environment, we achieved good results; funding for important local projects, support for infrastructure, investments in oil train safety, and addressing our teacher shortage.