Experience:
2005-Present - Judge, 56th Judicial District Court, Galveston County, Texas ( a court of general jurisdiction handling both felony criminal cases and civil lawsuits)
1994 to 2005 - Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Galveston Including Assignments as Chief Felony Prosecutor, Chief of Misdemeanor, Over 50 Jury Trials
1978 to 1994 - The Lubrizol Corporation - started as an Operator and Promoted to Customer Service Manager for two Texas Plants
1974 to 1978 - Musician with Calgary Philharmonic, Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera, and Houston Ballet
Education:
University of Houston Law Center - Juris Doctorate, May 1993
Houston Baptist University - Master of Business Administration, 1985
University of Houston - Bachelor of Music Education, 1974
Professional Organizations:
State Bar of Texas
Texas Board of Legal Specializations in Criminal Law
College of the State Bar of Texas
Criminal Courts Board of Galveston County - Chairman
Pretrial Board of Galveston County - Chairman
Galveston County Bar Association - Director 2002, 2003; Secretary 2003
Pro Bono Committee 2002, 2003
Texas District and County Attorneys Association (past member)
Honors:
MADD - Recognized for Dedication & Service - July 2001
Civic Organizations:
Galveston Pachyderm Club
Galveston Rotary Club
Galveston Kiwanis Club (President)
Galveston Gideon's Camp (President)
Propeller Club
Communities in Schools - Galveston (past President)
Galveston County Employees Credit Union - Director
Galveston Beach Band
Galveston Symphony
South Main Baptist Church (Adult Sunday School Teacher)
Personal:
Married to Alison
Six Children
Six Grandchildren