Education:
NHA/L, Nursing Home Administrator, Marywood University, 2006
MEd, Health Science/Therapeutic Recreation, Temple University, 1998
BS, Therapeutic Recreation, Pennsylvania State University, 1981.

Professional Experience:
Rehabilitation Services Manager, Susquehanna Health Services, 1995-2008
Adjunct Faculty, Cambria County Community College, 1997-1999
Chief Recreational Therapist, The Williamsport Hospital, 1986-1995
Recreational Therapist, The Williamsport Hospital, 1982-1986
Residential Services Aide, Hope Enterprises, 1981-1982
Centre Crest Nursing Home, 1977-1980.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2009-present
Alternate Delegate, Republican National Convention, 2004
Candidate, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 76, 1998, 2000.

Organizations:
President, Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council , 2007-2008
Member, International Advisory Council, Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, 2006-2008
Chair, Centre County Republican Party, 2002-2008
Board Member/Vice-Chair, Private Industry Council of Central Corridors, 2000-2008
President/Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technician/Rescue Technician, Howard Volunteer Fire Company, 1982-2008
Scoutmaster, Howard Boy Scout Troop 353, 1981-2008
Senior Vice President, Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council , 2005-2007
Graduate, Leadership Centre County, 2006
Board Member/President, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1998-2003
Board, Private Industry Council of Centre County, 1999-2000
Board/Treasurer, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, 1997-2000
Board, Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society, 1985-2000
Bellefonte Intervally Chamber of Commerce, 1977-2000
Board Member/President, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society, 1990-1998
Technical Expert Member, Inpatient Rehab, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Howard First United Church of Christ
Director, Pennsylvania Head Injury Foundation
Pennsylvania Rural Development Council
Pennsylvania Rural Health Association
Director/President, Pennsylvania Therapeutic Recreation Society
Republican Governors Club.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Vice-Chair, Congressional Rural Caucus, present
Board Member, Workforce Investment Board, 2002-2007
Member, Bald Eagle Area School Board, 1990-1996.

Committees:
Agriculture, Member
Education and Labor, Member
Rural Development, Entreprenuership, and Trade, Member
Small Business, Member
Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research, Member
Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology, Member
Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities, Member
Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness, Member
Subcommittee on Regulations and Healthcare, Member
Subcommittee on Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops, and Foreign Agriculture, Member
Subcommittee on Rural and Urban Entrepreneurship, Member