Education:
Masters, Science Administration, Golden Gate University, 1986
BA, University of San Diego, 1961.

Professional Experience:
President, Integrated Benefits and Insurance Services, present.

Political Experience:
Senator, California State Senate, 2005-present
Republican Leader, California State Assembly, 2001-2004
Assemblymember, California State Assembly, 1998-2004
County Supervisor/Board Member, County of Sacramento, 1992-1998
Board of Directors, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 1988-1992
Board Member, Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency
Board Member, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Board Member, Sacramento Regional Transit District
Board Member, Sacramento Transportation Authority
Member, South Placer Policy Committee.

Organizations:
Member, American Red Cross
Member, Area Four Agency on Aging
Member, Easter Seals
Board Member, KVIE-Channel 6, Public Television
Member, Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Board Member, Sacramento Ballpark Authority
Board Member, Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Member, Board of Directors, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Board Member, Sacramento Public Library Authority
Member, Sacramento Rotary Club
Member, Sacramento Sports Commission
Senior Warden, Saint Francis Episcopal Church of Fair Oaks.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Commission on State Mandates.

Committees:
Appropriations, Vice Chair
Banking, Finance and Insurance, Member
Budget and Fiscal Review, Member
Energy, Utilities and Communications, Member
Fairs, Allocation, and Classification, Member
Health, Member
Legislative Budget, Member
Local Government, Vice Chair