Biography
Born Louisville, Kentucky, November 4, 1969; married; 3 children. Graduate Oak Creek High School, 1987; Trans-American School of Broadcasting (Madison), 1989; attended University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 1987–88. Realtor; owner, family-run natural dog treat company; owner, communications consulting company. Former radio morning show host, news anchor; communications director for Assembly speaker Jeff Fitzgerald. Member: Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels; Watertown Elks Lodge #666; Watertown Moose Lodge #830. Former member: Radio TV News Directors Association; Milwaukee Press Club. Elected to Assembly 2012-20. Elected to Senate in April 2021 special election. Member of Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council and Committee on School District and School Financial Information Transparency
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.