PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Staff Assistant to the late Senator John Heinz

• Administrative Appeals Judge/Commissioner:
  Workers’ Compensation Board for 12+ years

• University of Pittsburgh, B.A., Urban Studies/Political Science, 1985

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1988

• Scoutmaster/Eagle Scout/Community Leader

• Married to Jan for 16 years

• Two children: Al, age 13; Abby, age 10

• Birth Place: Scranton, PA

• Member, Allegheny Bar Association

• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Legislative Chairperson, Washington School PTA, 2002-Present

• Scoutmaster, Troop 22, Boy Scouts Of America, 2005-Present

• Cubmaster, Pack 22, Boy Scouts Of America, 2001-2004

• Youth Baseball Coach, Mt. Lebanon Baseball Association, 1999-Present

• Youth Soccer Coach, South Hills YMCA

• Chairman, Mt. Lebanon Citizens Traffic Board, 2000-2002

• Member, Mt. Lebanon Citizens Traffic Board, 1994-2002

• Chairman, Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority 2008-Present

• Member, Mt. Lebanon Parking Authority, 2002-Present

• Member, Senate Selection Committee, Mt. Lebanon/Dormont District Justice

• High School Facilities Development Committee, Mt. Lebanon School District, 2007-Present

• Superintendent Citizens Search Committee, Mt. Lebanon School District, 2007

• Ad Hoc Budget Committee, Mt. Lebanon School District, 2003

• Ad Hoc Development Committee To Establish Mt. Lebanon Foundation

• Member, St. Bernard’s Church, Mt. Lebanon, Pa.

FACULTY / INSTRUCTOR

• Erie Bar Association, Panelist, Practice Before the PA Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, April 2008

• Lorman Educational Services, Instructor, Workers’ Compensation Update Seminar, October 2006, Pgh. Pa.

• Bureau of Workers’ Compensation 5th Annual Seminar, Panelist, Behind the Scenes of the W.C.A.B., June 2006

• Allegheny County Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section, Instructor, The W.C.A.B. And You, Dec. 2006

• Philadelphia Bar Association, Workers’ Comp. Section, Panelist, Lunch & Learn, Practice Before the W.C.A.B., 2004

• Montgomery County Bar Association, Instructor, Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board Update, 2001

• Philadelphia Bar Association, Workers’ Comp. Section, Instructor, Appellate Mediation At the Board Level, 2001

• Meyer, Unkovic & Scott, Instructor, Workers’ Compensation Update, 2001, Pittsburgh, PA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Commissioner, 1996-2009, Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board
  
  One of fifteen commissioners appointed by Governor and confirmed by State Senate. Convenes hearings, adjudicates and presides over workers’ compensation cases on appeal from decisions of all statewide Workers’ Compensation Judges
  
  In-House Counsel, 1994-1996, The Travelers Insurance Company
  
  Litigated and defended Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation, Federal Black Lung and Longshoremen’s benefit claims.
  
  Attorney, 1991-1994, Thompson, Calkins & Sutter, P.C.
  
  Litigated and defended Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation, Federal Black Lung and Longshoremen’s benefit claims.
  
  Attorney-Advisor, 1989-1991, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges
  
  Judicial Law Clerk. Primary jurisdiction: Federal Coal Mine Health & Safety Act. Researched and drafted Court opinions, issued procedural orders and assisted in managing Court docket.
  
  Law Clerk, 1986-1988, Horty, Springer & Mattern, P.C.
  
  Drafted hospital policies, provided opinion letters and legal memoranda in response to client inquiries. Firm served as counsel to over 400 hospitals nationwide.
  
  Assistant Western Pennsylvania Field Coordinator, 1988, People for Senator John Heinz
  
  Legal Assistant/Intern, 1988, Pittsburgh City Council
  
  Legal Assistant/Intern, 1987, U.S. Small Business Administration
  
  Staff Assistant/Intern, 1985-1986, U.S. Senator John Heinz III
  
  Assistant to Solicitor, Department of Law, 1986, Lackawanna County