Songwriter &/or Record Producer for: The 4 Seasons (Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Dawn, Rag Doll, many more), Mitch Ryder/Detroit Wheels (Sock It To Me, Devil With A Blue Dress, more), LaBelle (Lady Marmalade), The Rays (Silhouettes), Bob Crewe Generation

Secretary of Commerce (2000 - 2001), Secretary of Transportation (2001 - 2006)