Delegate, West Virginia House of Delegates, 2006-2008

Board Member, West Virginia Humanities Council, 1984-1996, present

Board Member, West Virginia Judicial Investigative Committee, 1982-1986

Owner, Burdiss Construction, 1996-2004

Political Action Coordinator, United Mine Workers of America, 1982-1996

Mine Electrician, United States Steel, 1972-1982

Aircraft Mechanic, Lockheed GA Company, 1965-1972

United States Air Force, Vietnam, 1961-1965

Vice Commander, American Legion Post 106, 2006-present

Trustee, Mullens Moose Lodge 750, 2006-present

Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries

Legislative Director, United Mine Workers of America

Lifetime Member, Vietnam Veterans (United States Air Force) 628

Volunteer, Upper Guyandotte Watershed Association, 2004

Board Member, Charleston West Virginia Goodwill, 1994-1996