Republican Floor Leader, Washington State Senate, 2021-present

Senator, Washington State Senate, District 07, 2017-present

Former Minority Caucus Chair, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Minority Caucus Vice Chair, Washington State House of Representatives

Candidate, Washington State Senate, District 7, 2022

Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, District 7 Position 1, 2008-2017

Member, Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources and Parks Committee

Member, Environment, Energy and Technology Committee

Member, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee

Member, Joint Legislative Executive Committee on Planning for Aging and Disability Issues

Member, Rules Committee

Former Member, Agriculture, Water, Trade & Economic Development Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Audit Review and Oversight Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Ecology and Parks Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Education Appropriations and Oversight Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Assistant Minority Leader, Environment Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Care and Wellness Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Housing and Local Government Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Housing and Local Government Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Chair, Local Government Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Member, Rules Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Former Member, Rules Committee, Washington State Senate

Former Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Technology, Energy and Communications Committee, Washington State House of Representatives

Secretary, Seventh District Legislative Committee, 1997-2003

Senior Legislative Assistant, State Representative Joel Kretz, 2006-2008

Deputy District Director, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, 2004-2006

Field Coordinator, Congressman George Nethercutt, 1994-2004

Paralegal, Robert Fischer, Attorney at Law, 1992-1994

Paralegal, Maxey Law Offices, 1991-1992

Paralegal, Sims, Liesche, Newell, 1990-1991

Paralegal, University Legal Assistance, 1988-1989

Legal Secretary/Office Assistant, Richard Sperling, Attorney at Law, 1987-1988

Legal Secretary, McMullin and McMullin, 1985-1987

Former 4-H Leader, Camp Princess Pine Horse Camp

Secretary, Colville Valley Swim Club, 2007

Assistant Leader, Stevens County 4-H, 2000-2007

Secretary, Colville Valley Gymkhana Club, 2002-2006

Republican Precinct Committee Officer/Secretary, Addy, Stevens County Republican Central Committee, 1999-2005

Secretary, Melody Riders Saddle Club, 2001

Precinct Committee Officer/Chair, Willpinit, Stevens County Republican Central Committee, 1992-1994

Awards:

2015 Legislator of the Year, Hunters Heritage Council

Hobbies or Special Talents:

I enjoy outdoor activities, including horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, motorized recreation, downhill skiing, and gardening. I also enjoy barrel racing and the sport of rodeo. I enjoy sewing, quilting, canning, and scrapbooking. Enjoys skeet shooting, canoeing, swimming and gardening.