| First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014. Member of the House since 2015.Current Assignments2019Chief Deputy Majority Whip 2015Economic Matters Committee 2019Chair, Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee 2015Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee 2020House Chair, Joint Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP) Workgroup 2020Vice Chair, Baltimore County House Delegation 2015Legislative Black Caucus (2nd Vice-Chair, 2018-20) 2015Maryland Veterans Caucus Past House Service Deputy Majority Whip, 2017-2019; Property and Casualty Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2015-2019; Task Force to Reduce the Rate of Uninsured Drivers, 2015. Public Service Advisory Council on the Impact of Regulations on Small Businesses, 2017-; Task Force to Investigate the Challenges of and Opportunities for Minorities in Business, 2016-; Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Board, 2016-; Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (Treasurer, 2016-2018), 2015-. Memberships Edrich Manor Homeowners Association; Northern Cove Property Owners Association, Inc.; South Carolina State University Alumni Association, Greater Baltimore Chapter; The Liberty Road Business Association, Inc.; Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee; Maryland Democratic Party Executive Committee; American Legion Post 202; Board of Directors, Sojourner Douglass College, 2012-. Awards Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Accommodations and Vietnam Service Medals. Biographical Information Born, Sumter, South Carolina, April, 23, 1950; Ebenezer High School, 1968; U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran, 1969 - 1971; South Carolina State University, B.S., Accounting, 1976; Owner, B&R Brooks Professional Tax Service, 1987-; Brooks Family Investments, Inc. President 2004-; Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Accountant, 1976-1987; Married; three children.. |