Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1988-2000.

Senator, Florida State Senate, 2001-2012

Education Commission of the States, Steering Committee, 2007-present

Two-Year College Advisory Board, Council for Advancement and Support of Education

Founding President, Florida Council for Resource Development

Board, National Council for Resource Development

Board of Directors, Council of State Governments Justice Center, 2007

Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, 2007

Florida Workforce Development Board, 2002

Jacksonville City Council Education Task Force, 2002

Florida Job Training Coordinating Council, 1988-1995

Jacksonville Landmarks Commission, 1985-1987

Chair, Governor's Council on Handicapped Concerns, 1984

Consultant, present

Vice President, College Development, Florida Community College, 1970-1993

Teacher, Brevard County, 1963-1968

Teacher, Polk County, 1963-1965

Member, Worksource Board, 2000-present

Board Member/Executive Committee Treasurer, Jobs for Florida Graduates, 1998-present

Member, Save-A-Child, 1994-present

Member, Anglewood Developmental Disabilities

Member, Baptist Children's Home

Former Member, Florida Special Olympics

Member, Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, Southern Legislative Conference, 2003

Member, Standing Committee on Legislative Effectiveness and State Government, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2003

Member, Angelwood, 1994-2000

Member, Keepsafe, 1995-2000

President, Opportunity Development Incorporated, 1986-1995

Vice President, Arthritis Foundation, 1979-1988

Secretary, Old Saint Luke's Restoration, 1978-1985