------------EDUCATION---------
- University of San Francisco - 1974 J.D.
- Seattle University - 1971 B.S. General Science - Major, Math - Minor
- Judge has attended several advanced education programs and also instructed.
------------CAREER HIGHLIGHTS----------
- 1975 - 1992 Sole Practitioner - Tacoma
- 1983 - 1992 Port of Tacoma Commissioner
- 1992-1997 Pierce County District Court One - Judge
- 1997- Present Superior Court Judge
------------PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, COMMITTEES----------
- Superior Court Judges Association Member and Former Officer
- Juvenile Court Executive Committee 2003 - Present - 2007 - Presiding
- Commission on Judicial Conduct - Superior Court Representative 2003 - Present
- Superior Court Judges Association - Criminal, Legislation and Education Committee
- Law Library - Board Member and President - Several years
- Lawyer admitted in California and Washington - 33 years
------------CIVIC INVOLVEMENT-----------
- Past Commissioner - Port of Tacoma & President - Washington Public Ports Association
- High School Football and Basketball Official - 11 years
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Pierce County - Former Board member
- Member and Competitor - Outrigger Canoe and Dragon Boat paddler
- Former Board Member - Broadway Center for Performing Arts
- Several other local boards and activities
