Background Info
M/F: Male
Family: Widowed; 2 Children: Mark, Michelle.
Date of Birth: 06/27/1941
Place of Birth: Walnut Creek, CA
Home town: San Jose
Religious Beliefs: Protestant
Education:
MA, Education, San Jose State University, 1974
BS, Biological Sciences/Spanish, San Jose State University, 1968.
Professional Work:
Principal, Hillsdale Elementary School/ McKinley Elementary School, 1978-1986
Vice Principal, Sylvandale Middle School, 1975-1978
Associate Researcher, Urban-Rural School Development Program, Stanford University, 1974-1975
Volunteer, Peace Corps, El Salvador, 1965-1967.
Political Experience:
Senior Whip, Democratic Caucus, United States House of Representatives,
2007-present
Vice Chair, Democratic National Committee, 2005-present
Regional Whip, Democratic Caucus, United States House of Representatives,
2000-2006
Assemblymember, California State Assembly, 1996-2000
Member, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, 1990-1996
Member, San Jose Unified School Board, 1981-1990
Member, San Jose Planning Commission, 1971.