Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 37, 2014-2020

Candidate, Maine State House of Representatives, District 37, 2014, 2016, 2018

Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 117, 2012-2014

Representative, Maine State House of Representatives, District 32, 1997-1999

Candidate, Maine State House of Representatives, 1998

Former Member, Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, Maine State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Leaves of Absence Committee, Maine State House of Representatives

Chief Executive Officer, AMETHYX, present

Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, Woodfords Family Services, 1992-2010

Member, Autism Society of Maine Board, 2011-present

Member, Saint Luke's Episcopal Church Building and Grounds Committee, 2011-present

Benefits Representative, American Network of Community Options and Resources, present

Vice President, Maine Association for Rehabilitation Services

Member, American Association of Retired Persons Executive Council, 2010-2012

Chair, Capital City Task Force for the American Association for Retired Persons, 2010-2012

Member, Stroudwater Village Association Board, 2008-2010

President, Maine Association of Community Service Providers, 2000-2002

Favorite Book:

Affinity for historical fiction and nonfiction. Just finished A Voyage Long and Strange which was really interesting.

Favorite Movie:

The Princess Bride
Monty Python's Holy Grail

Favorite Quote:

"It's only easy when it's easy." -Unattributed

Favorite TV Shows:

NCIS
Criminal Minds
Man vs. Food

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Camping,
Gardening,
Hiking,
Canoeing,
Woodcutting/splitting,
Cooking,
Travel,
Spending time with family

Number of Grandchildren:

4 Grandchildren

Priority Issues:

EDUCATION: Developing an environment in the state that will allow for new, innovative, and creative educational opportunities that will give Maine a workforce that attracts business.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A highly skilled and well-educated workforce will enable Maine to attract environmentally-conscious businesses that are good community citizens and provide quality jobs.

HEALTHCARE SAFETY NET: We must address the damage inflicted upon the healthcare system specifically and the safety net in general in order to restore our state's commitment to the most vulnerable groups in Maine, including people with disabilities, the elderly, the homeless, and young children.