Candidate, Indiana State House of Representatives, District 26, 2012

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Indiana, District 4, 2006

Treasurer, West Central PAC, 1988-2006

Campaign Manager, Kirtley for House 41, 2004

Organizer, Andy Themes for State House Commitee, 2002

Member, Youth Detention Center Study Task Force, 1998

Director, Indiana State Teachers Association, 1976-2006

Director, Oklahoma Educator Association, 1974-1976

Teacher, Norman Public Schools, Oklahoma, 1973-1974

FTG-2, United States Navy, Vietnam, 1968-1969

Member, American Legion Post 11

Former Board Member, Greater Lafayette United Way

Former Board of Directors Member, Head Start Board

Former Member, Round The Fountain Art Fair Committee

Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars 1154

President, Indiana Professional Staff Organization, 2005-2006

President, Indiana Professional Staff Organization, 2001-2005