Senator, Maryland State Senate, 1990-2011

Chair, Carroll County Delegation, 1995-2002

Minority Whip, Maryland State Senate, 2001-2002

Taxpayers Protection Caucus, 2003-present

Maryland Rural Caucus, 2002-present

Member, Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2001-present

Senate Special Commission on Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance, 2004

Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer, 2002, 2003

Special Commission on Legislative Prayer, 2003

Special Substance Abuse, 1999-2002

Transportation Committee State Legislators, 1998-2002

Member, Task Force to Study Comprehensive Licensing of Automotive-Related Industries, 1998

Westminster Board of Zoning Appeals, 1983-1989

Chairman, Church Building Committee, 1983-1986

Housing Study Committee of Westminster, 1974-1980

Owner and President, Haines Realty Company, 1972-present

Experience, Former Dairy Farmer

Experience, Real Estate Broker/Appraiser

Vice Chairman, Bank of Maryland, 1988-1993

Experience, American Association of Certified Appraisers

Director, Bank of Maryland Carroll County

Experience, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce

Vice Chair, Church Council, Church of the Open Door

Experience, National Federation of Independent Businesses

Advisory Commission on Federal-State-Local Relations, 1991-1995

Treasurer, Gideons International, Carroll County, 1982-1990

Maryland Association of Realtors, Legislative Committee, 1982-1989

City of Westminster Housing Study Committee, 1974-1980

Chairman, Carroll County Legislative Committee, 1972-1978

President, Carroll County Board of Realtors, 1974