Education:
BA, History, Kalamazoo College, 1970.

Professional Experience:
Bank Executive
Journalist.

Political Experience:
Assistant Minority Leader, Illinois State House, present
Representative, Illinois State House, 1989-present
Senator, Illinois State Senate, 1986-1987.

Organizations:
Board Member, Riverfront Business District Commission, 1995-present
Board Member, Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan, 1994-present
Board Member, Hemophilia Center of Central Illinois, 1994-present
Board Member, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Race for the Cure, 1990-present
Board Member, Institute of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, 1984-present
Lakeview Museum Arts and Sciences Board
Peoria County Central Committee Heartland Community Clinic
Public Building Commission
Rotary Club
United Way of Illinois.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Illinois Sportsmen's Caucus.

Committees:
Appropriations for Human Services, Member
Disability Services, Ranking Minority Member
Financial Institutions, Member
Health and Healthcare Disparities, Member
Insurance, Member
Labor, Member