Tenure
First elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018. Member of the Senate since January 9, 2019.
Current Assignments
2023
Committee on Education, Energy, and The Environment
2023
Energy Subcommittee of the Committee on Education, Energy and the Environment
2019
Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation
2023
Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics
2023
Joint Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) Workgroup
Past Senate Service
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2019-2023; Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2019-2023; Health Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2019-2023; Joint Covid-19 Response Workgroup, 2020.
Public Service
Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology Board of Directors, 2024-; Port of Deposit State Historical Park Stakeholder Advisory Committee, 2023-; Nutrient Management Advisory Committee, 2019-; University of Maryland Extension, Harford County Extension Advisory Council, 2017-2018; Harford County Economic Development Agricultural Advisory Board, 2016-; Harford County Redistricting Commission, 2011; Level Volunteer Fire Company (Chief, 2004-2009; President, 2011-2013; Budget Committee Chair, 2011-2018), 1993-; Steppingstone Farm Museum Volunteer, (Board of Directors 2015), 1999-2015.
Memberships
Harford County Farm Bureau (Board of Directors, 1998-2000); Smith's Chapel United Methodist Church (Finance Committee Chair, 2010-2018).
Biographical Information
Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, February 10, 1977; Havre de Grace High School, 1995; Harford Community College, A.A., Political Science; Owner, Hopewell Farm, Level, Maryland, 1999-present; Agricultural Specialist, Harford County, 2016-present; Married; four children.
State senators serve in their state's upper legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district, confirming gubernatorial appointments, and shaping the state budget. State senators typically serve longer terms than state representatives and represent larger districts. State legislation covers education, healthcare, infrastructure, criminal justice, and taxation.