Education:
MPA, Arizona State University, 1980
BA, Political Science, Arizona State University, 1962.

Professional Experience:
Teacher, Government/Economics Tempe High School, 1964-1992
Adjunct Professor, Arizona State University.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2006-present
Senator, Arizona State Senate, 1999-2006
Mayor, City of Tempe, 1978-1994
Councilman, City of Tempe, 1970-1978
Board Member, Tempe Community Council, 1970-1978.

Organizations:
Member, Arizona Academy
President, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association
Dean's Advisory Board, Arizona State University College of Public Programs
Chair, Arizona Transportation Improvement Association
Board Member, Childsplay
Chair, Citizens for Better County Government
Advisory Board, Compadre High School
Board of Directors, Jobs for Arizona's Graduates
President, League of Arizona Cities and Towns
Board, Library, Archives and Public Records
Vice Chair, Maricopa Association of Governments
Chair, Maricopa Association of Governments Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee
Member, Maricopa Association of Governments Blue Ribbon Committee
Vice Chair, Maricopa County Charter Committee
Member, National League of Cities Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Policy
Member, National League of Cities Human Development Steering Leaders
Member, National League of Cities Leadership Training Council
Chairman, Regional Public Transportation Authority
Board of Directors, Rio Salado Foundation
Advisory Board, Saint Luke's Hospital
Advisory Board, Salvation Army
Board Member, Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau
Vice President, Tempe Sister City Organization
Member, United States Conference of Mayors Arts and Recreation Committee
Member, United States Conference of Mayors Energy and Environment Committee
Member, United States Conference of Mayors International Affairs Committee.

Committees:
Science and Technology, Member
Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Member
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Veterans' Affairs), Chair
Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation, Member
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, Member
Transportation and Infrastructure, Member
Veterans' Affairs, Member