PERSONAL
Born: February 19, 1948 in East St. Louis, Illinois
Family: Wife, Lisa. Together they have nine children.
Occupation: Self-employed retail pharmacist
Residence: Greenville, Illinois

EDUCATION
St. Louis College of Pharmacy, B.S. 1975

MILITARY SERVICE
U.S. Army 1969-71, Decorated Vietnam Veteran
Awards: Bronze Star and Purple Heart

PUBLIC SERVICE
Village of Caseyville Trustee: 1981-84
Director of State of Illinois Emergency Management Agency: 1990-91
State Representative: 1985-91, 1993-present
Assistant House Republican Leader

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member: Veterans of Foreign War, Shriners, Chamber of Commerce,
Metro-East Pharmacy Association, State and National Pharmacy Association

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
State Government Administration (Republican Spokesperson); Appropriations-Public Safety, Gaming, Transportation & Motor Vehicles; Interagency Military Base Support and Economic Development Committee; Veteran Advisory Council