Political and Activist Leadership
Collin County Democratic Party
- County Chair June 2014 – present
- Chair of Precinct 48 in northwest Richardson 2004 – 2014
- Chair of Coordinated Campaign Committee 2010 – May 2012
- Chair of Strategic Planning Committee 2007 – 2010
- Chair of County Convention Resolutions Committee in 2004, 2008, and 2010
Texas Democratic County Chairs Association
- Elected First Vice President June 2018
- Represent the Association on the State Democratic Executive Committee
Sierra Club, Dallas Regional Group
- Group Chair for three years
- Chair of several committees
- Outings leader
Professional Experience
Varied career in Information Technology – software engineer and consultant, both with major vendors and in own consulting practice
Over a dozen leadership positions in various technical standards committees in electronic commerce
President of Dallas/Fort Worth Electronic Commerce Forum 2004 – 2012
Awarded 2011 Edward A. Guilbert e-Business Professional Award from the Data Interchange Standards Association “recognizing significant career contributions in e-Business message development”
Education
- Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas
- BA in Political Science, University of Oklahoma, Phi Beta Kappa
Personal
Married to Diana Rawlins, residents of Canyon Creek neighborhood in Richardson