Former Vice Chair/Member, Putnam Democratic Town Committee, 1993-present

Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 1994-2010

Member, Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation

Vice Chair, Putnam Special Service District Authority, 1992-1995

Putnam Zoning Board of Appeals, 1991-1994

Meter Reader, Connecticut Light and Power

Former Grand Knight/Former Board of Directors President, Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus

Local 457, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union

Coach, Putnam Little League

Member, Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation

Coach, Thompson Youth Basketball

Experience, Turkey Dip Fund Raiser for Muscular Dystrophy

Coach, WPTP Junior Football League

Coach, Woodstock Little League

Awards:

Award for Promoting Library Issues in the General Assembly, Connecticut Library Association, 2001; Certificate of Recognition, Connecticut State Library Board of Directors, 2000; Legislator of the Year, State Vocational Federation of Teachers, 2000; Youth Advocate Award, Connecticut Youth Services Association, 2000; Doctor Edward R. Browne Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment to the Field of Substance Abuse, 1999; Dove Award, The Association for Retarded Citizens of Quinebaug Valley, 1999; Appreciation Award, Connecticut State Firefighter's Association, 1998; Legislator of the Year, Police Association of Connecticut, 1998; Appreciation Award, Connecticut State Firefighter's Association, 1997; Distinguished Service Award for Commitment to Community Based Mental Health and Addition Services, Natchaug Hospital, 1996; Appreciation Award, Eastern Connecticut State University, 1995; Recognition of Services, Young Marine's of Quinebaug Valley, 1995; Volunteer of the Year Gold Award, Northeast Utilities, 1995; Acknowledgment of Personal Contributions in the Effort to End Neuromuscular Disease, 1994; Volunteer of the Year, Northeast Utilities, 1994; Completed New York City Marathon, 1991.