Education:
JD, University of Kentucky, 1969
Attended, American University, Wesley Theological Seminary, 1966
BS, Business, University of Kentucky, 1965.

Professional Experience:
Legal Counsel, Chair of Interstate Commerce Committee, 1991-1993
Vice President, Federal Railroad Affairs, CSX Corporation, 1988-1991
Vice President, State Railroad Affairs, CSX Corporation, 1983-1988
Counsel to President, Seaboard System Railroad, 1979-1983
First Lieutenant, 100th Division, United States Army Reserve, 1967-1973
Lawyer
Oil Distributor.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1995-present
Representative, Kentucky House of Representatives, 1974-1975.

Organizations:
Member, Board of Governors, American University
Member, Chamber of Commerce
Member, Florida Bar Association
Member, Kentucky Bar Association
Former Member, Kiwanis
Former Member, Lutheran Social Services Board
Former Member, Salvation Army Board of Directors
Member, Wesley Theological Seminary Board of Governors.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Army Caucus
Member, Congressional Horse Caucus
Member, Congressional I-69 Caucus
Member, Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus
Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
Member, Friends of Job Corps Congressional Caucus
Co-Chair, House Nursing Caucus
Member, National Guard & Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
Member, Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
Member, Pro-Life Caucus
Member, Steel Caucus
Member, Transit Valley Authority Caucus.

Committees:
Energy and Commerce, Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Member
Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment (Energy and Commerce), Member
Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), Member