Owner, Gaines Insurance Agency (1990–current)
Board Member, California State Board of Equalization — Elected position (2019–current)
California State Senator, Senate District 1 — Elected position (2011–2019)
California State Assemblymember, Assembly District 4 — Elected position (2006–2011)
Supervisor, Placer County Board of Supervisors — Elected position (2000–2006)
Member, City of Roseville Planning Commission — Appointed position (1997–1999)