Born Milwaukee, July 3, 1955. Graduate Homestead H.S., Mequon; B.B.A.; J.D. UW-Madison. Former practicing attorney. Member: Kiwanis-West Bend Early Risers; Washington Co. Bar Assn.; Loyal Order of the Moose-West Bend; UW-Madison Alumni Assn. of Washington Co.; Kettle Moraine Symphony (bd. member). Recipient: Milwaukee Co. Rep. Party Assembly Tax Cutter of the Year 2002; Ind. Bus. Assn. Legislator of the Year; Wis. Counties Assn. Outstanding Legislator Award; Wis. Right to Life Pro-Life Hero Award; Pro-Life Wis. Legislator of the Year; Wis. Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture Award; Apartment Assoc. Legislator of the Year. Minority Caucus Chairperson 2007; Majority Caucus Vice Chairperson 2003, 2001, 1999.