Education:
PhD, Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 1979
MA, Psychology, Cleveland State University, 1976
BS, Psychology, Wheeling Jesuit University, 1974.

Professional Experience:
Author, The Angry Child and Overcoming Passive-Aggression
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Child Psychologist.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
Senator, Pennsylvania Senate, 1996-2002.

Organizations:
Advisory Board Member, Allegheny Community College
Board Member, Alliance for Infants
Member, American Psychological Association
Member, Bethel Park Chamber of Commerce
Member, Brentwood-Baldwin-Whitehall Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Children's Museum
Member, Greater Bridgeville Chamber of Commerce
Member, Habitat for Humanity
Board of Advisors, Head Start
Member, Korean War Veterans of Western Pennsylvania Memorial Fund
Past Member, Parents Helping Parents
Pennsylvania Parental Association
Member, Pennsylvania Psychological Association
Board Member, Pittsburgh Public Theater
Member, Rotary Club
Advisory Board/Member, Saint Thomas More Church in Bethel Park
Founding Director, Senior Aides Employment Service
Member, Sons of American Legion
Member, South Park Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, Western Pennsylvania Health Center.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Co-Chair, 21st Century Healthcare Caucus
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Family Court Division and Steering Committee on Children's Issues Roundtable
Co-Chair, Congressional Mental Health Caucus
Health Care Task Force
Men's Health Caucus
Past Chair, Pennsylvania Senate Committee on Aging and Youth.

Committees:
Energy and Commerce, Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Member
Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, Member
Subcommittee on Health (Energy and Commerce), Member