Biography

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:
Seattle, WA., 1951 

FAMILY:
Married. 5 children 

EDUCATION:
Attended Everett Junior College, Bellevue Community College, Seattle University, University of Southern California and University of Virginia.

Graduate of the FBI Academy.

EMPLOYMENT:
18 years in the Bellevue Police Department:
Police Officer
Detective
Formed and worked in the Juvenile Victims Unit
Vice Narcotics
Hostage Negotiations (Crisis Negotiator)
Property Crimes Lieutenant
Major Crimes Commander

City of Bothell:
Police Chief (12 years)  
Director of Administrative Services (3years)

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
IACP Civil Rights Committee (10 years)
Volunteer girls fast pitch/softball coach
Fast pitch pitching instructor 
Former board member of Make-A-Wish Foundation
Former board member of Greater Bothell Association  

YEARS IN HOUSE:
Member of the House of Representatives since 2005