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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • BA, University of Connecticut, 2007
  • Graduated, New England Institute for Law Enforcement Management, University of Massachusetts, 2002
  • AS, Tunxis Community College, 1996
  • Graduated, Connecticut State Police Academy, 1989

Professional Experience

  • BA, University of Connecticut, 2007
  • Graduated, New England Institute for Law Enforcement Management, University of Massachusetts, 2002
  • AS, Tunxis Community College, 1996
  • Graduated, Connecticut State Police Academy, 1989
  • Owner, Wilson's Pub, 2013-present
  • Employee, Community Relations, Eversource, 2012-present
  • Community Relations/Economic Development Specialist, Northeast Utilities, 2012-present
  • Former Chief, Canton Volunteer Fire Department
  • Sergeant, Canton Police Department, 1989-2012
  • Auditor, Connecticut Bank & Trust Company, 1985-1989

Political Experience

  • BA, University of Connecticut, 2007
  • Graduated, New England Institute for Law Enforcement Management, University of Massachusetts, 2002
  • AS, Tunxis Community College, 1996
  • Graduated, Connecticut State Police Academy, 1989
  • Owner, Wilson's Pub, 2013-present
  • Employee, Community Relations, Eversource, 2012-present
  • Community Relations/Economic Development Specialist, Northeast Utilities, 2012-present
  • Former Chief, Canton Volunteer Fire Department
  • Sergeant, Canton Police Department, 1989-2012
  • Auditor, Connecticut Bank & Trust Company, 1985-1989
  • Senator, Connecticut State Senate, District 8, 2009-present
  • Minority Leader Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate
  • Former Minority Leader Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate
  • Former Assistant Minority Leader, Connecticut State Senate
  • Candidate, Connecticut State Senate, District 8, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Deputy President Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate, 2017-2018
  • Deputy Minority Leader Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate, 2013-2015
  • Deputy Minority Leader, Connecticut State Senate, 2010-2012
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2003-2008

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Ranking Member, Energy and Technology Committee, Connecticut State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, General Law Committee, Connecticut State Senate

Former Ranking Member, General Law Committee, Connecticut State Senate

Former Ranking Member, Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Legislative Management Committee, Connecticut State Senate

Former Vice Chair, Public Safety and Security Committee, Connecticut State Senate

Former Member, Regulation Review Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Executive and Legislative Nominations

Ranking Member, Finance, Revenue and Bonding

Ranking Member, General Law

Member, Legislative Management

Ranking Member, Subcommittee on General Bonding

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, University of Connecticut, 2007
  • Graduated, New England Institute for Law Enforcement Management, University of Massachusetts, 2002
  • AS, Tunxis Community College, 1996
  • Graduated, Connecticut State Police Academy, 1989
  • Owner, Wilson's Pub, 2013-present
  • Employee, Community Relations, Eversource, 2012-present
  • Community Relations/Economic Development Specialist, Northeast Utilities, 2012-present
  • Former Chief, Canton Volunteer Fire Department
  • Sergeant, Canton Police Department, 1989-2012
  • Auditor, Connecticut Bank & Trust Company, 1985-1989
  • Senator, Connecticut State Senate, District 8, 2009-present
  • Minority Leader Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate
  • Former Minority Leader Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate
  • Former Assistant Minority Leader, Connecticut State Senate
  • Candidate, Connecticut State Senate, District 8, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Deputy President Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate, 2017-2018
  • Deputy Minority Leader Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate, 2013-2015
  • Deputy Minority Leader, Connecticut State Senate, 2010-2012
  • Representative, Connecticut State House of Representatives, 2003-2008
  • Former President, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
  • Former Vice Chair, Canton Board of Education
  • Former Representative, Capitol Area Substance Abuse Council
  • Former President, Council 15, American Federation of State County Municipal Employees
  • Board Member, Logans Foundation for Childhood Cancer
  • Coach, Canton Junior/Senior High School Girls Varsity/Boys Junior Varsity Soccer, 1991-1996