Born Waukesha, January 21, 1965; single. Graduate Waukesha South H.S. 1983; B.B.A. in accounting, magna cum laude, UW-Whitewater 1987; J.D. Duke U. School of Law 1994. Certified financial planner, attorney, and certified public accountant. Member: Waukesha Elks; Free and Accepted Mason, Waukesha Lodge #37; Waukesha Chamber of Commerce; St. Mary’s Parish; Waukesha Co. Republican Party. Waukesha Co. Board 1998-99, 2004-07.

Elected to Assembly 2006; reelected since 2008. Speaker Pro Tempore 2013, 2011.