Served as a firefighter for Murphysboro Fire Dept.
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives (R-Murphysboro) (1995-2015).
Small business owner.
U.S. Representative from Illinois (2015-), representing the southern end of the state; prior to 2023, his district was limited to the state's southwest corner.
Chairman, House Veterans' Affairs Committee (2023-); ranking member (2021-2023).