Representative, Louisiana State House of Representatives, 1988-1995, 2007-2012

Changed Political Party, from Democrat to Republican, December 2010

Senator, Louisiana State Senate, 1996-2007

Member, Democratic Caucus

Member, Louisiana Rural Caucus

Member, Winnsboro Economic Development Board

Cotton Merchant/Owner, Ellington Cotton Company Incorporated

Farmer, 1983-1986

Member, American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)

Member, Board of Directors, Farm Bureau

Member, Chamber of Commerce

Member, Louisiana Baptist Children's Home

Member, Southern Legislative Conference (SLC)