Biography
A Representative from Indiana. Born in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Ind. , May 22, 1951. Graduated from Gerstmeyer High School, Terre Haute, Ind. , 1969. B. A. , Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. , 1973. J. D. , Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind. , 1977. Post-graduate study, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Ind. , 1978-1984. Camp staff, then director, Wabash Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, Terre Haute, Ind. , 1965-1975. Law clerk, office of the attorney general, state of Indiana, 1974-1975. National director of alumni affairs, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, Memphis, Tenn. , 1975-1976. City attorney, Brazil, Ind. , 1977-1984. Attorney, department of public welfare, Clay County, Ind. , 1978-1979. Member of the Indiana state senate, 1980-1992. Executive assistant to the president and general university counsel, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Ind. , 1984-1993. Vice president for university advancement, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Ind. , 1993-1997. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth Congress and One Hundred Sixth Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2001). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Seventh Congress.