Family: Wife: Ellen; 2 Children: Karen, Lisa

Born: 03/25/1947 Scranton, PA

Home: Piscataway, New Jersey

Religion: Catholic

Education: JD, Seton Hall University School of Law, 1981 MS, Environmental Science, Rutgers University, 1973 MS, Chemistry, University of Scranton, 1970 BA, History, University of Scranton, 1969

Profession: Attorney, Bob Smith and Associates, 1996-present Attorney, Smith and Schechter, 1981-1995 Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Middlesex County College, 1970-1981 High School Teacher, Lourdesmont High School, 1968-1970

Political: Senator, New Jersey State Senate, 2002-present Assemblymember, New Jersey General Assembly, 1986-2001 Deputy Minority Leader, New Jersey General Assembly, 1994-1995 Parliamentarian, New Jersey General Assembly, 1988-1989 Mayor, Piscataway Township, 1981-1986 Piscataway Planning Board, 1975-1986 Councilmember/Council President/Council Vice President, Piscataway Township, 1977-1980 Member, Piscataway Township Council Planning Board, 1975-1980 Chair, Piscataway Planning Board, 1976

Congressional Membership: Chairman, Middlesex County Democratic Organization, 1991-1992 Counsel, New Jersey State Democratic Platform, 1987 and 1989 Chairman, New Jersey Democratic Task Force on the Environment, 1987 Chair, Piscataway Environmental Committee, 1971-1975

Organization Membership: Member, New Jersey Bar Association, 1990-present

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