Education:
MA, American Government, Claremont Graduate University, 1976
BA, Political Science, Claremont McKenna College, 1975.

Professional Experience:
Vice President, Dreier Development, 1985-present
Director, Marketing/Governmental Affairs, Industrial Hydrocarbons, 1979-1980
Director, Corporate Relations, Claremont McKenna College, 1976-1978.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1980-present
Chair, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Transition Team, 2004
Co-Chair, Arnold Schwarzenegger for Governor, 2003
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1978.

Organizations:
Member, Friar's Club
Member, Board of Governors, James Madison Society.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chair, California Congressional Republican Delegation, 2001-present
Member, Council on Foreign Relations
Founder/Chair, House Democracy Assistance Commission
Board Member, International Republican Institute
Member, National Republican Congressional Committee
Member, Republican Cyber-Security Team
Member, Republican Policy Committee
Member, Republican Steering Committee
Co-Chair, United States-Mexico Congressional Caucus
Co-Chair, Zero Capital Gains Tax Caucus.

Committees:
Rules, Ranking Member
Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process, Member