Graduated top 10% of law school class. Former Chief Judge, 19th Judicial Circuit, Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties. Former Administrative Judge, Criminal and Appellate Divisions, St. Lucie and Martin Counties. Former Associate Judge, Fourth District Court of Appeal, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2001. Nominated by the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission for United States District Court Judge, 2003. Appointed by Governor Bush to the Judicial Nominating Committee of the 19th Judicial Circuit. Appointed by Governor Crist to the Children's Services Counsel of St. Lucie County. President, Port St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce. Member, Board of Directors: Treasure Coast Builders Association; Economic Development Council; United Way; Association of Retarded Citizens. Chairperson, St. Lucie County Land Acquisition Committee. Member, St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan Review Board. Member, St. Lucie County Infrastructure Task Force.