Senator, Maryland State Senate, 1983-2007

Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates District 24, District 24, 1975-1979

Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1976

Mayor of Bowie, Maryland, 1968-1972

Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2004-present

Member, Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-present

Drug Treatment Court Commission, 2002-present

State Advisory Board for Juvenile Justice, 2000-present

Experience, Prince George's County Transportation Oversight Committee

Governor's Work Force Investment Board, 1992-2005

Southern States Energy Board, 1995-2003

Anti-Terrorism Work Group, 2001-2002

Maryland Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, 1998-2001

Council on Jury Use and Management, 1999-2000

Business and Technology Division Task Force, 2000

Task Force to Conquer Cancer in Maryland, 1999

Study Group on Organizational, Commemorative and Personalized License Plate Programs, Department of Transportation, 1997-1998

Foster Care Review Board Task Force, 1997

Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform of Cabinet Council on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, 1995-1997

United States 301 South Corridor Transportation Study Task Force, 1994-1996

Governor's Energy Task Force, 1991-1993

Governor's Employment and Training Council, 1983-1992

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact Review Committee, 1985-1990

Solid Waste Disposal Task Force, 1987-1988

Joint Legislative and Executive Committee on Pensions, 1983

Experience, Attorney in Private Practice

United States Army, 1954-1956

Experience, American Legion

Experience, Associated Catholic Charities

Experience, District of Columbia Bar Association

Experience, Elks

Experience, Knights of Columbus

Experience, Lions

Experience, Maryland State Bar Association

Boy Scouts of America, Patuxent District

Trustee, Prince George's United Way

Experience, State Universities and Colleges

Board of Directors, Villa Rosa Home

Experience, Washington Council of Governments