Secretary of Agriculture, State of Maryland, 2015-present

Member, Baltimore County Council, 1994-2010

Chair, Baltimore County Council, 1997, 2000, 2005, 2009

Member, House of Delegates, District 8 (Baltimore County), 1983-1984

Former Chair, Baltimore County Spending Affordability Committee

Member, Maryland Pesticide Reporting and Information Work Group, 2013-2015

Farmer/Rancher, Caroline County/Dorchester County, present

Member, Governor-Elect's Transition Team, 2014-2015

Teacher, Baltimore County Schools, 1979-1981

Member, Board of Regents, University System of Maryland, 2015-present

Awards:

Appreciation Award, Lodge Number 25, Fraternal Order of Police, 2000; Life Service Award, South Perry hall Boulevard, 2002; Outstanding Service Award, Community College of Baltimore County, 2002; President's Award, Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce, 2003