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

• University of Puget Sound School of Law, 1977
• University of Washington B.A. 1973

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

• 1978-2005 Private Practice of Law
• 2003 Family Law Lawyer of the Year, Pierce County Bar Association
• Liberty Bell Award, Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

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

• Superior Court Judges' Association
• Former Trustee Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
• Former Family Law Section Officer
• Past Chairman of Judicial Qualifications Committee Pierce County Bar Association

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

• Past President Fife Rotary
• Past Board Member Tacoma Actors Guild
• 4A High School Basketball Tournament Host