Biography

Biography

Member Since 1983-1993; 1995-Present

Personal Data
Birth Date: April 15, 1944
Resident of Belvidere
Spouse: Jody (deceased)
Children: Danny (Spouse: LaDonna)
Grandchildren: Isaiah, Ellie, Katie

Education
Drake University, B.S., Accounting
Northern Illinois University, M.S., Special Education
Northern Illinois University, M.B.A.
Drake University Law School, J.D.

Professional Experience
Farmer
Teacher, Special Education
Coach
Attorney
Accountant

Civic and Community Activities
Former President, Highland Hospital Board
Legislative Chair, Boone County Farm Bureau
Member, Janet Wattles Mental Health Board
Chairman, Boone County Housing Authority
Former Vice-President, Boone County Bar Association
Trustee, Children’s Home and Aid Society
Trustee, Belvidere United Methodist Church
Advisory Board, United Way
Member, Citizen’s Waste Management Board

Committee Assignments
Transportation & Motor Vehicles (Republican Spokesperson)
Renewable Energy
Appropriations-Public Safety
Committee of the Whole
Judiciary I - Civil Law
Judiciary II - Criminal Law
Gang Crimes
Judicary II Subcommittee