Education:
MBA, Business, University of Phoenix, 1996, Grade Point Average of 3.9
MSEd, Counseling, Old Dominion University, 1979, Grade Point Average of 3.9
BS, Psychology, University of Maryland, 1977, Grade Point Average of 3.5.

Professional Experience:
President/Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, La Paloma Family Services, 1993-present
Certified Behavioral Healthcare Executive, 1989-present
Certified Professional Counselor, 1984-present
Administrator, Ramsey Canyon Hospital, 1986-1992
Therapist, Palo Verde Hospital, Department of Economic Security, 1980-1986
CT01 Communications, United States Navy, 1972-1980.

Political Experience:
Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, 2003-present
Precinct Committee Member, Pima and Cochise County, 1988-present
Chair, Pima County Democratic Party, 2002
Candidate, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 9, 2000
Vice Chair, Pima County Democratic Party, 1993-1994.

Organizations:
Member, American Legion, present
Member, Arizona Community Action Association, present
Member, Child Welfare League of America, 1995-present
Member, Tuscon Chamber of Commerce, 1992-present
Member, Tucson Rotary, 1996-2004
Member, Saint Michael and all Angels Vestry, 2002-2003
President, Behavioral Health Coalition, 2000-2001
Member, Community Partnership of Southern Arizona, 1999-2000
President, Behavior Healthcare Coalition of Southern Arizona, 1999
President, Democrats of Greater Tucson, 1994-1998
Coach, Little League, 1980-1998
Coach, Saharo Little League, 1986-1996
Chair, Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse, 1990-1994
Member, United Way Community Development, 1992-1993
Vice Chair, Foster Care Review Board, 1988-1990.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Tucson Chamber, State Government Committee, 1992-present.

Committees:
Banking and Insurance, Member
Health and Human Services, Member