I arrived in the Northeast Kingdom in 1969.  Until 1996 I lived in West Burke where along with raising a wonderful daughter, Rachel, I raised numerous pigs, chickens and cows.  Perhaps the most famous member of our family was our Basset Hound, Oscar.  Oscar served as West Burke’s unofficial “mayor” for a number of years before succumbing to a heart problem.  In 1996 I moved to East Burke where I live with my wife, Judith.

I held numerous offices during my years in Burke.  I began my political career by being appointed to serve on the Planning and Zoning board which I chaired for several years.  My first elected office was as Burke’s Second Constable.  After many years of successful dog catching, I was elected to the Selectboard in 1989 where I served until 1991. 

In 1990, I was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives where I served until 2004.  During my 7 terms my primary committee assignment was on the House Committee on Education. 

In 2008, with the passing of Cola Hudson, I sought out and was appointed to fill out the remainder of Cola’s term.