In the 1980's, I was a Connecticut State Representative from Groton/New London, known as the 41st District. In this capacity, I was chairman of the Public Safety Committee, and chaired The Sub Committee on all Police and Fire Matters. I was awarded Legislator of the Year for Police and Fire Training, and Veterans Legislation. During this time, I worked with Dr. Henry Lee, establishing the Connecticut Forensic Laboratory through the Connecticut State Police. Additionally, I established a Veterans Out-Reach Center in Groton.I was elected and served on the Groton City Council, and Groton Town Council. I was a member of the Groton Representative Town Meeting (RTM) for many years. I also, was a member of the Groton City and Groton Town Planning Commission.In the 1990's, I was a Deputy Sheriff for the State of Connecticut in New London County under the reins of the High Sheriff Thomas G. Martin.In 2000, I became a Real Estate Agent, and am now with RE/MAX Property Consultants located in Groton, CT.I am a member of the Jupiter Point Association Homeowners Association, the Thames Street Revitilization, and a board member of the 100 Club State of Connecticut.