Biographical Information
Born: September 27, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio
Education: B.A., Political Science and Minor in Criminal Justice, Cleveland State University Masters of Business Administration, Cleveland State University Masters of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Tiffin University
Employment/Military Record: Corrections officer, Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department; Former legislative aide; Surveillance officer, Parole officer, and Probation officer
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2021 - 6/6/2022)
Senate Assistant Minority Whip (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2014)
Other Offices: U.S. Army Reserve (1987-1995)
Elections and Political Participation
Ohio House 18th District 2022
Withdrew
Ohio Senate 21st District 2018
General Vote:
93,020 of 106,279 (87%)
Primary Vote:
18,889 of 31,737 (59%)
Ohio Senate 21st District 2014
General Vote:
62,130 of 71,803 (86%)
Primary Vote:
21,792 of 25,831 (84%)
Ohio House 11th District 2012
General Vote:
26,238 of 26,238 (100%)
Primary Vote:
7,196 of 8,891 (80%)
Ohio House 11th District 2010
General Vote:
14,466 of 17,719 (81%)
Primary Vote:
4,337 of 4,337 (100%)
Ohio House 11th District 2008
General Vote:
26,488 of 31,028 (85%)
Primary Vote:
10,465 of 10,465 (100%)
Ohio House 11th District 2006
General Vote:
16,194 of 16,194 (100%)
Primary Vote:
1,868 of 6,136 (30%)