Member, Indiana House of Representatives, 1986—. Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives, 2004-006. Minority Leader, 2000-2004 and 2007. Republican Floor Leader, 1994-2000. House Republican Campaign Committee, Chairman, 2000—. Indiana State Republican, Platform Committee, 1988—. National Brownfields Association, Indiana Chapter Executive Committee, 2005—. Indiana Editor, Environmental Due Diligence Reporter, Bureau of National Affairs, 1996—. Bosma Industries for the Blind, Board of Directors 1989—. Legislative Sponsor, Indiana Youth Leadership Forum. Published Works: "Environmental and Natural Resources Laws Affecting Your Practice," Indianapolis Bar Association, 2000; "The Law of Corporation, Agency and Partnership in Indiana," BAR/BRI, 2000-2007; "Interlocal Cooperation Agreements: Law, Practice and Strategy," Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association, 2007; "Legislative Update," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004; "The Basics of Redistricting at the Local Level," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 2001; Honors and Awards: Elected Official of the Year, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, 2004; Chairman's Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 2001, 2003; National Public Official of the Year, Governing Magazine, 2002; Noble of Indiana Advocate of the Year, 2001; Public Policy Award, Marion County First Steps Council, 2001; Environmental Impact Award, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, 1996; "Top Forty Leaders Under Forty," Indianapolis Business Journal, 1995; Leadership Award, Indiana Youth Services Association, 1992; Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business, 1990; Sagamore of the Wabash, Governor Robert D. Orr, 1988; Outstanding Young Hoosier, Indiana Jaycees, 1987; Outstanding Freshman Legislator, Indiana House of Representatives, 1987; Outstanding Service Award - Indianapolis Bar Association, 1984. Member: Indiana Supreme Court Character and Fitness Committee, 1988-1996; Indiana Environmental Policy Commission, 1986-1996; Association of Retarded Citizens' Trust, Advisory Board.