Former President Pro Tempore, Michigan State Senate

Senator, Michigan State Senate, 2002-2011

Assistant Republican Floor Leader, Michigan State House of Representatives, 1997

Trustee, Saugatuck Township, 1980-1982

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Michigan State Senate

Former Member, Energy and Technology Committee, Michigan State Senate

Former Michigan Representative, Great Lakes Commission

Former Founder/Chair, Great Lakes Legislative Caucus

Former Chair, Midwest Legislative Council

Chair, Michigan State Parks Advisory Board, 1996

Member, Michigan State Parks Advisory Board, 1989

Saugatuck Township Park and Recreation Commission, 1972-1980

Ottawa County Head Start, Child Development Services

Former Teacher, Saugatuck-Douglas Public Schools

Treasurer, Allegan County, 1992-1996

Treasurer, Saugatuck Township, 1982-1992

Former District Staff Assistant, United States Representative Fred Upton, 1990-1992

Former Member, First Congregational Church, Saugatuck

Former Member, Foundation for Michigan State Parks

President, Allegan Rotary, 1991-1996