Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 3, 2010

Senator, Maryland State Senate, 1998-2010

Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2005-present

Taxpayers Protection Caucus, 2003-present

Member, Maryland Rural Caucus, 2002-present

Economic and Community Development Commission, Frederick County, 1999-present

Forum for Rural Maryland, 1999-2003

Task Force to Study the Comprehensive Licensing of Automotive-Related Industries, 1999

Executive Director, National Journalism Center, 2005-present

Vice-President, Legislative Analysis, Council for National Policy Action, Incorporated, 1995-1998

Legislative Analyst, Republican Conference, United States House of Representatives, 1995

Staff Assistant to United States Representative Roscoe G Bartlett, 1993-1995

Member, Frederick Rugby Club

Experience, Knights of Columbus

Experience, Saint John's Catholic Church