Education:
MPA, New York University, 1983
JD, Saint John's University
BA, Economics, Saint John's University.

Professional Experience:
Rear Admiral, New York Naval Militia, 2001-present
Associate Counsel, New York State Senate
County Attorney, Putnam County
United States Navy
Lieutenant Commander, United States Naval Reserves
Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County.

Political Experience:
Senator, New York State Senate, 1995-present
Member, Republican Assembly Campaign Committee, 1992-1994
Assemblyman, New York State Assembly, 1983-1994
Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore, New York State Assembly, 1991.

Organizations:
Member, American Legion.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Civil Service and Pensions Committee, 2008
Member, Construction and Community Development Committee, 2008
Member, Environmental Conservation Committee, 2008
Member, Housing Committee, 2008
Member, Insurance Committee, 2008
Chair, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee, 2008.

Committees:
Civil Service and Pensions, Member
Environmental Conservation, Member
Finance, Member
Housing, Construction, and Community Development, Member
Insurance, Member
Labor, Member
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs, Member