Tenure
First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.
Current Assignments
2022 Minority Parliamentarian
2015 Appropriations Committee
2015 Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
2020 Education and Economic Development Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
2026 Racing and Sports Facilities of the Appropriations Committee
2026 Co-Chair, Rural Caucus
2021 Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
2022 Spending Affordability Committee
2015 Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight
2026 Co-Chair, House Rural Caucus
2015 Chair, Caroline County House Delegation
Past House Service
Deputy Minority Whip, 2019-2021; Special Joint Legislative Committee to Select the State Treasurer, 2023, 2021; Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee, 2015-2025; Transportation and the Enivronment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2019; Health and Social Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2015-2019; Joint Covid-19 Response Workgroup, 2020; 21st Century School Facilities Commission, 2016-2017; Commission on Maryland Retirement Security and Savings, 2015-2016.
Public Service
Workgroup on Educatinal Development Specifications, 2018-2019; Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2015-; North County Water and Sewer Authority, 2011-2014; Mid-Shore Regional Council, 1st Vice Chair-2013, 2006-2004; Caroline County Social Services Advisory Board, 2006-2014; Board of Health, Caroline County, 2006-2014; Chair, Roads Board, Caroline County (2012-2014), 2006-2010; Character Counts, Coach; Little League, Coach.
Memberships
Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2015-; County Engineers Association of Maryland, 2007-.
Biographical Information
Born, March 14, 1975; North Caroline High School, Ridgely, Maryland; Chesapeake College; Salisbury State University, B.A. Economics, 1997; Real Estate Agent; Former Assistant Store Manager, The Home Depot; County Commissioners of Caroline County (2006-2014), President (2010-2012 and 2014), Vice President (2013-2014); Married; two children.
State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.