Former President, Vernon Parish Police Jury

Senator, Louisiana State Senate, District 30, 2008-2020

Representative, Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 30, 1987-2007

President, Police Jurors, 1980-1983

Member, Democratic Caucus

Member, Louisiana Rural Caucus

Member, Democratic State Central Committee, 1980-1983

Businessman

Former Chair, Center for Legislative Energy and Environmental Research (CLEER)

Former Member, Association of the United States Army

Member, Ducks Unlimited

Member, El Karubah Shrine Temple

Member, Fullerton Council #26 R & SM

Member, Leesville Lions Club

Former Member, Leesville Lions Club Board of Directors

Member, Leesville Lodge #240 F & AM

Former Master, Leesville Lodge #240 F & AM

Former President, Leesville/Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce

Member, Louisiana Cattleman’s Association

Member, Rhodes Commandery #17 Scottish Rite Free Masonry

Member, Vernon Chapter #51 RAM

Member, West Cenla Shrine Club

Member, Western Corridor Commission