Former State Treasurer, Kentucky Republican Party

Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 6, 2014-2022

Representative, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, 2002-2014

Mayor, City of Beaver Dam, 1970-1973

Member, Western Kentucky Caucus, 2006-present

Member, Rural Development and Agriculture Committee, Southern Legislative Conference, 2005-present

Member, Sportsmen Caucus, Commonwealth of Kentucky House of Representatives, 2005-present

Member, Butler County Retired Teachers, 2001-present

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Education, Kentucky State Senate

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Agriculture, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Equine Issues, Kentucky State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Rural Issues, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Vice Chair, Ohio County Economic Development Board, 1989

Program Director, Judge Office, Ohio County Government

General Manager, Hughes and Coleman, 1996-2000

Classification/Treatment Officer, Kentucky Justice Cabinet, Department of Corrections, 1991-1995

Owner, Retail Property, Embry's Valley Shopping Center, Beaver Dam, Kentucky, 1963-1995

Ohio County Judge, Ohio County, 1974-1977 and 1982-1989

Editor, Ohio County Messenger, 1963-1989

Chief Executive Officer, The Embry Newspapers Incorporated, 1974-1989

Program Director, Ohio County Government, 1978-1981

Teacher, Ohio County School District, 1963-1970

Member, Butler County Technology Center Advisory Board, 2007-present

Member, Grayson County Anti-Drug Coalition, 2006-present

Director, Butler County Boys and Girls Club, 2004-present

Member, Twin Lakes Right to Life, 2004-present

Member, Big Bend Rural Development Club, 2003-present

Member, Butler County Chamber of Commerce, 2003-present

Member, Grayson County Chamber of Commerce, 2003-present

Director/Deacon, Sunday School, First Baptist Church, Morgantown, 2003-present

Member, National Rifle Association, 2002-present

Member, Ten Commandments Defense Fund Committee, 2002-present

Member, Butler County Retired Teachers, 2001-present

Member, Butler County Shrine Club, 1999-present

Member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 1995-present

Member, Promise Keepers, 1995-present

Member, Butler/Edmonson Camp, Gideons International, 1993-present

Senator, Jaycees International Senate, 1983-present

Member, Banock Lodge #824 Free and Accepted Masons, 1980-present

Member, Kentucky Farm Bureau, 1963-present

Member, Butler County Area Technology Center Steering Committee

Member, Dawson Springs Chamber of Commerce

Member, Greater Muhlenberg Chamber of Commerce

Chair, Green River Housing Corporation

Member, Green River Youth Development Center Advisory Board

Member, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce

Member, Madisonville Chamber of Commerce

Member, Ohio County Chamber of Commerce

Member, Scottish Rite

Member, Kentucky Council on Crime and Delinquency, 1992-2005

Vice Chair, Butler County Republican Party, 2000-2001

Board Member, Ohio County Hospital, 1982-1990

Member, Board of Directors, Kentucky Farm Workers Program, Incorporated, 1988-1989

Chair, Green River Area Development District, 1986-1989

Chair, Green River Housing Corporation, 1986-1989

Chair, Kentucky Republican Judge/Executive's Association, 1988-1989

Chair, Ohio County Emergency Food and Shelter Program, 1986-1989

Chair, Kentucky Coal County Coalition, 1987-1988

Chair, Green River Area Development District Senior Citizen Housing Task Force, 1987

Chair, Green River Area Development District Transportation Subcommittee, 1987

President, Ohio County Shrine Club, 1986

Member, Business and Industry Subcommittee, Western Kentucky University, 1985

Vice Chair, Green River Certified Development Council, 1985

President, Ohio County Historical Society, 1984-1985

Member, College of Education Development Committee, Western Kentucky University, 1982-1984

Chair, Ohio County Republican Party, 1982-1984

Chair, Ohio County Economic Development Board, 1974-1977

Treasurer, Republican Party of Kentucky, 1974-1977

Vice Chair, Green River Area Development District Health Planning Council, 1975

Chair, Kentucky Young Republican Federation, 1973-1975

President, Ohio County Fish and Game Club, 1968-1973

Area Vice President, Kentucky Jaycees, 1971-1972

Chair, Kentucky Weekly Newspapers Association, 1971-1972

Chair, Ohio County Young Republican Club, 1972

President, Beaver Dam Jaycees, 1970-1971

President, Beaver Dam High Alumni Association, 1969

President, Beaver Dam Lions Club, 1968-1969

Chair, Young Republicans, Western Kentucky University, 1962-1963

President, Geography Club, Western Kentucky University, 1961-1962

Awards:

Ohio County Citizen of the Year, 1982
Outstanding Young Republican in Nation, 1975
George Washington Medal for Patriotism, 1970

Favorite Book:

The Bible and books dealing with history.

Favorite Movie:

All John Wayne movies.

"Gunsmoke" and "Heat of the Night."

Favorite Type of Music:

Southern Gospel, 50's, 60's and country.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Running, walking, reading, sports and politics.