Education:
BA, Sociology/Criminal Justice, Adrian College, 1985
Graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Academy
Served, Reserve Officer Training Corp, University of Michigan.

Professional Experience:
Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Chicago, 1988-1994
Second Lieutenant/Company Commander, United States Army, 1985-1988
Co-Founder, E.B.I Builders Incorporated, Brighton.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2001-present
Majority Floor Leader, Michigan State Senate, 1999-2000
Senator, Michigan State Senate, 1995-2000.

Organizations:
Member, Brighton Chamber of Commerce
Honorary Member, Brighton Rotary Club
Board of Trustees, Cleary College
Member, Howell Chamber of Commerce
Honorary Member, Howell Jaycees
Member, Livingston County Home Builders Association
Member, National Guard and Reserve Component Organization
Member, University of Michigan, Reserve Officer Training Corp (R.O.T.C.)
Member, Society of Former Special Agents for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Deputy Whip, Coalitions
Co-Chair, Intelligent Transportation Congressional Caucus.

Committees:
Energy and Commerce, Member
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Member
Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, Member
Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Member
Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), Member
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Member