Member, California State Board of Equalization, 2014-present

Former Chair, Minority Caucus, California State Senate

Senator, California State Senate, 2004-2010

Member, California State Assembly, 1997-2002

Mayor, City of Lancaster, 1994-1996

Member, Lancaster City Council, 1992-1994

No caucus information on file.

Founder/Executive Director, Desert Christian Schools, 1972-present

Experience, Businessman/Educator

Co-Chair, Antelope Valley Regional Partnership

Member, Board of Managers, Young Men's Christian Association

Member, Chamber of Commerce

Member, Lancaster Economic Development Corporation

Member, Lancaster International Association of Christian School Administrators

Member, Lancaster Rotary Club

Member, League of California Cities

Awards:

Legislator of the Year, 2005-2006
California State Sheriffs' Association
Crime Victims United
California Sexual Assault Investigators Association
Coalition of Chief Probations Officers
California Coalition of Directors of Environmental Health
California Community College Trustees
California Building Industry Association

Pursuit of Justice Award, Association of Deputy District Attorneys - Los Angeles County

Number of Grandchildren:

3

Spouse's Occupation:

California State Senator, 21st Senate District