I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of retail, wholesale, distribution of petroleum diesel, gasoline, fuels and convenience stores with specific knowledge in the areas of wholesale, distribution retail petroleum dealers marketing and supplier relations, credit practices, convenience store operation, large oil company negotiation and family business practices. I have published on such topics as small business financing, standard c-store retail practices and petroleum distributors, dealers and retailers. I have testified on petroleum dealer and distributor wholesale and retail gasoline and diesel fuel pricing and credit practices. Past state representative for 2 terms: served on taxation, transportation, appropriations, and local government