Service and Accomplishments

2010 Appointed to the General Oversight Committee for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council

2008 Legislator of the Year, "In appreciation of your hard work and support of the Georgia Fire Service," presented by Georgia Assn. Fire Chiefs/Georgia State Firefighters Assn.

2007 Georgia Chamber of Commerce Legislator of the Year

2007 Association of County Commissions of Georgia Legislative Service Award

2007 Representative of the Year, presented by The Judicial Council Standing Committee on Drug Courts, "to express our deep appreciation for your dedication and service to Georgia's Drug Courts" 

2006 Technology Public Leadership Award For a Public Official

Appointed House Chairman  of the Georgia High School Athletics Overview Committee - 2006 to present

Appointed Member of the Georgia World Congress Center Oversight Committee - 2005 to present

2005 Black Tie Appreciation Award, presented on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Georgia

Georgia Conservation Voters Environmental Leadership Award 2004

2004 Legislative Leadership Award, presented on behalf of the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities for "Leadership on Disability Issues in the Georgia General Assembly" 

Georgia Conservation Voters Environmental Leadership Award 2003

Graduate of the Regional Leadership Institute 1996

The Atlanta Regional Commission, In Appreciation of Services and Time Given as a Member 1996 - 2002

Alpharetta Mayor 1996 - 2002

Alpharetta City Council 1993 - 1995