Attorney. Born in North English, raised in Cresco and currently resides in Ottumwa. Received an A.B. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. Former district representative for Congressman Leonard Boswell. Member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Member of Wapello/Mahaska Empowerment Board, Southern Iowa Economic Development Association Board of Directors, AFSCME Local 3018, Ottumwa Noon Lions Club, and Iowa State and Wapello County Bar Associations. Serving first term in House.