Member of House of Delegates since January 19, 1998. Member, Economic Matters Committee, 1999- (unemployment insurance subcommittee, 1999-2003; workers' compensation subcommittee, 1999-; real estate & housing subcommittee, 2002-03; chair, banking, economic development, science & technology subcommittee, 2003-). Chief Deputy Majority Whip, 2005-. Member, Commerce and Government Matters Committee, 1998 (procurement subcommittee). Member, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2003- (vice-chair, county affairs committee, 1999-2002).

Member, Hazardous Materials Local Planning Group, Prince George's County, 1988-90; Safety Committee, City of Laurel, 1989-91. Board of License Commissioners, Prince George's County, 1990-98. Member, Smart Codes Strategy Group, 1999- (steering committee, 1999-); Task Force on Gasoline Zone-Pricing in Maryland, 2000-01. Born in Cheverly, Maryland, February 19, 1962. Attended Laurel High School, Laurel, Maryland; Community College of Baltimore; Catonsville Community College. Master Fire Fighter, Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Howard County, 1982-. Board of Directors, Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, 1996-98. Member, Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 1978- (past president & fire chief). Member, Laurel Independence Day Committee, 1984-96. Co-Founder, Community Alert to Restore Education and Safety in Prince George's County, 1994. Member, West Laurel Civic Association; Laurel Board of Trade; Ploughmen and Fishermen of Prince George's County; International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2000 (Howard County). Member, Leo Wilson Democratic Club of Laurel; Young Men's Democratic Club of Prince George's County. Member, Bond Mill Elementary School PTA. Exceptional Service Award, Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, 1983. Bronze Medal of Valor, Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Howard County, 1987. Hall of Fame, Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, 1997. Member, First United Methodist Church of Laurel. Married; two children.