1978, degree in Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, US. Formerly, medical practitioner; 1983, Representative, Vermont State House of Representatives; 1986 and 1988, Lieutenant Governor, Vermont; 1990, Governor, Vermont, elected for six terms from 1991. 2004, Founder, Democracy for America; since 2005, current position. Formerly, Chairman: Chittenden County Democratic Party National Governors' Association; Democratic Governors' Association; New England Governors' Conference. Recipient of awards.