Education:
MPA, Public Administration, Shippenburg University, 1988
BA, Biology, Rice University, 1969.

Professional Experience:
Part-time Farmer, 1994-present
Executive Vice President, Center of the American Experiment, 2001-2002
Colonel, United States Marine Corps, 1969-1994
Military Aide, President Reagan
Military Aide, President Carter.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 6, 2000
Republican Nominee, United States House of Representatives, 1998
Chair, Veterans for Dole/Kemp, 1996.

Organizations:
Federation of Fly Fishers
President, Lynwood North Homeowners Association
Marine Corps Association
Marine Corps League
Minnesota Fly Fishers
National Rifle Association
National Wild Turkey Federation
Pheasants Forever
Retired Officers Association
Trout Unlimited.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Congressional Prayer Caucus
Republican Study Committee.

Committees:
Armed Services, Member
Education and Labor, Member
Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, Member
Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness, Member
Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Member
Subcommittee on Terrorism and Unconventional Threats and Capabilities, Member