State Senator of the State of Rhode Island from 2000 to 2002, and a representative in that State's legislature from 1972 through 1978, and again from 1998 through 2000. Cranston City Council President 2005--2008. Since 1986, he has been a real estate property manager and developer in Rhode Island and President of Bliss Properties, Inc. and President of One Financial Center Plaza LLC in Providence Rhode Island. He was associated with the Company and its predecessor, Arco Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for 20 years in a sales capacity and as an officer.