Education:
JD, Syracuse University College of Law
MS, Public Administration/Agricultural Economics, Cornell University
BS, Labor Relations, Cornell University.

Professional Experience:
Commander, New York Naval Militia, present
JAG Officer, United States Naval Reserves.

Political Experience:
Senator, New York State Senate, 1992-present
Assemblymember, New York State Assembly, 1982-1992
Deputy Minority Leader, New York State Assembly.

Organizations:
Director, Cayuga College Foundation
Board Member, Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park
Member, Cornell University Council
Member, First Niagara Advisory Board
Board of Directors, Martin P. Catherwood Library of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University
Director, Lake County Broadcasting
Director, National Women's Hall of Fame
Board of Directors, Rochester Institute of Technology, Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies
Director, Seneca Falls Historical Society.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Chairman, Senate Crime Victims, Crime and Correction Committee
Member, Senate Finance Committee
Senior Senator, Monroe County State Legislative Delegation.

Committees:
Crime Victims, Crime and Correction, Member
Energy and Telecommunications, Member
Finance, Member
Investigations and Government Operations, Member
Judiciary, Member
Racing, Gaming and Wagering, Member
Transportation, Member