Former President/Chair, Arizona Republican Assembly, 1985-present

Committee Member, Republican Party, Vila Rita Precinct, 1982-present

Representative

Candidate, Arizona State Senate, District 7, 2010

Volunteer, Dean Martin State Senate Campaign, 2000

Member, Council on State Governments, Border Issues, present

Chair, Environment Committee, Arizona House of Representatives, present

Member, Adhoc Committee on Capitol Design and Construction, 1994-1995

Private Investigator/Owner, Eyes and Ears Detective Agency, 1989-2003

Independent Contractor, Self-Employed, 1984-1989

Technical Writer, Intel Corporation, 1979-1984

Christian Missionary, Republic of Haiti, 1968-1971

Security Service, United States Air Force, Japan, 1954-1957

Member, Carefree Kiwanis Club

Member, National Rifle Association

Member, Scottsdale Worship Center

Member, Artist Selection Panel, 1995

Awards:

Legislator of the Year 2008 - Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association
Champion of the Taxpayer 2008, 2007, 2006
Full Recovery Man of the Year - Medtronics

Current Car:

2008 Nissan Versa

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

5-5-62

Father's Name:

Raymond L.

Father's Occupation:

Wholesale Milkman

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly

Favorite Athlete:

Ted Williams

Favorite Author:

Florence Littauer

Favorite Book:

Bible

Favorite Color:

I love them all. One would be worthless without the rest.

Favorite Food:

(Prime) Prime Rib

Favorite Movie:

12 Angry Men

Favorite Musician:

Sandy Patti

Favorite President and Why:

Ronald Reagan He set the standard to be a Conservative

Favorite Quote:

"Ask not what your country can do for you, but rather, what can you do for your country!"

Favorite Sport:

Professional football

Favorite TV Shows:

24 & Without a Trace

Favorite Type of Music:

1960 -1980 Christian quartet

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Sedona, Arizona

Favorite Websites:

Too many to list.

First Car:

1954 Buick

First Job:

Catering helper for large groups of people.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Studying people.

Mother's Name:

Alice

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Visit Israil.

Names of Grandchildren:

Ashlyn & Grayson

Number of Grandchildren:

2

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Jesus

Pets (include names):

cat - Tarzan Dog - Bonnie

Priority Issues:

Solving Fuel problems for the future ie: alternative fuels, ethanol additives, petroleum availability and pricing, etc..

Publications:

I was a tech. writer for Intel Corporation and so wrote many manuels on electronic systems.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I was once asked "What do you want said on your tombstone?" I though a little and responded, "HE MADE A DIFFERENCE!"

Spouse's Occupation:

Registered Nurse