CANDIDATE INFORMATION

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville - Bachelor of Arts
Northern Illinois University - Doctorate of Juris Prudence

WORK EXPERIENCE

Associate Attorney - Gallagher & Slingerland
Volunteer Attorney - CASA DeKalb County, Inc.
Pro Bono Attorney - Prairie State Legal Services
Instructor - Kishwaukee Community College
Panel Attorney - State of Illinois Appellate Defender's Office
DeKalb County Circuit Court Conflict Counsel
Staff Attorney - Prairie State Legal Services
Partner - Campbell & Skrna
Law Clerk - DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Law Clerk - Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office
Law Clerk - Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen

FAMILY BACKGROUND

Married to Lisa for 18 years
Three Children:
Kelsey and twins, Carson & Jessie

MILITARY BACKGROUND

United States Army
United States Army Reserve
Honorable Discharged, 1990

MEMBERSHIPS

Illinois Bar Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
DeKalb County Bar Association
Kane County Bar Association
American Legion
DeKalb County Republican Party
Nature Conservancy