Former Senator, Washington State Senate, 1992-2016

Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 1985-1992

Former Member, Child Safety for Children in Child Protective Services or Child Welfare Services Committee, Washington State Senate

Member, Children's Oversight Committee

Member, Executive Committee, Family Policy Council

Former Member, Human Services, Mental Health and Housing Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Natural Resources and Marine Waters Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Ranking Minority Member, Ways and Means Committee, Washington State Senate

Chair, Western Legislative Forestry Task Force

Professional Forester, 1977-present

Owner, Business

Member, Grays Harbor Chamber of Commerce

Member, Grays Harbor Economic Development Council

Member, Hoquiam Little League

Awards:

Legislator of the Year, Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, 2012
Award of Appreciation, Child Welfare Advocacy Coalition, 2012
Superhero for Children's Environmental Health, Washington Toxics Coalition, 2011
Legislative Champion, Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, 2008
Champion for Children, Children's Alliance, 2008
Legislator of the Year, Washington State Medical Association, 2007
Environmental Champion, Washington Conservation Voters, 2006
Legislator of the Year, Washington Arms Collectors, 2005