------------EDUCATION---------

• University of Washington School of Law, JD 1976
• University of Washington, B.A.

------------CAREER HIGHLIGHTS----------

• 1976-1977 Private practitioner, Seattle Firm Royal, Coates & Hutton
• 1977-1987 sole practitioner Tacoma
• 1987-2003 Pierce County District Court Judge and Commissioner

------------PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, COMMITTEES----------

• Superior Court Judges' Association; Board of Directors
• Former member District and Municipal Court Judges' Association
• Legislative, Education, Conference Planning Committees
• Former member WSTLA and various committees of Tacoma - Pierce County Bar Association

------------CIVIC INVOLVEMENT-----------

• Former member Eastside Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors
• Board member Allied Arts of Tacoma
• Former President Pierce County Film Society
• Cub Scouts Pack Master
• Former Chairman Pierce County Democratic Party