- 1998 to 2002 – Commissioner, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control
- 2010 to 2014 – Commissioner, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control
- President of Canada and Associates – For past 25 years head of fundraising and Public Relations Firm
- Consultant for Regent University Executive Leadership Series – 2002-present
Current Boards:
- Director of Towne Bank
- Town Point Club Board of Governors
- Town Center City Club Board of Directors
- Virginia Beach Police Foundation Board
Past Boards:
- Sentara Health Care Board of Directors
- Appointed by Governor John Dalton to State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
- Appointed by Governor George Allen to the Board of Trustees of Virginia State Parks Foundation
Awards:
- Outstanding Young Woman of Virginia 1982 by Virginia Jaycees
- Outstanding Young Woman of Virginia Beach in 1980
- Outstanding Professional Woman of Hampton Roads 2003
Community:
- President and Member of Kings Daughters Circle for 10 years raising funds for hospital
- Past Chairman of Cancer Ball
- Past board member of Samaritan House
- Involved in numerous local charities over the last 35 years
