Representative since 1991

Personal History:

Lives in Oakmont, Pa.
Married to Debra Dermody
2 children
Born 5-29-51 in Scranton, Pa.

Education:

Columbia University, 1973
Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law, J.D, 1982

Interests:

Criminal justice
Sentencing reform
Transportation

Other Offices:

Policy Committee, Democratic Caucus
Chairman, Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing
Chairman, Allegheny County Democratic Delegation
National Conference of State Legislatures, Law and Criminal Justice Committee
District Justice, Oakmont-Verona, 1987-89