Biographical Information

Born: 1959 in Michigan
Marital Status: MARRIED
Spouse/Partner: Donna
Children: 4 boys and 2 girls ranging from 31-40
Education: University of Michigan 1977-78 / Wayne State University 1978-80. I pursued a pre-law curriculum. Majored in Michigan History. Left school with the birth of a child and job offer. I have numerous professional certifications - previously holding my National Food Handlers certification.
Employment/Military Record: I've worked for several Fortune 500 companies - the latest was over a decade ago - First American Title Insurance Co. Since that time, I've worked as a licensed agent of First American. My partners and I own our own agency. Prior to First American, I owned the Apple Blossom Restaurant in Grand Rapids during the 1990's. Prior to that I was with Vicorp Restaurants, Inc. -- and national restaurant firm out of Denver, CO. That covers the last 35 years.
Community Activities: I was a longtime member of the Michigan Jaycees - serving in several capacities. I was President of the Riverview Jaycees in 1982. - my work has had me speak with various groups including the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and others. My wife and I have work many years with West Michigan March of Dimes. We're members of the National Geographic Society, the Arbor Foundation, have a genealogical organization we founded, longtime involvement with AYSO Soccer Michigan; I am a 17-gallon blood donor and advocate for Michigan Blood; I've worked with Project Concern, MDA America; Amnesty International. I was appointed to the Riverview Community Development Commission; founder and Vice-Chairman of the South Grand Neighborhood Business Alliance; founder of Kent County Citizens for Tax Freedom; Read my bio at: Liberty4Gov.org/about/
Religion: Tolerant of Others

Elections and Political Participation

Governor 2018
General Vote: 56,606 of 4,250,553 (1%)
Primary Vote: 4,034 of 6,975 (57%)
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Michigan House 74th District 2016
General Vote: 2,177 of 45,347 (4%)
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Michigan House 86th District 2016
General Vote: 1,265 of 47,859 (2%)
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Michigan House 86th District 2016
General Vote: NA
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U.S. House 3rd District 2012
General Vote: 10,498 of 326,281 (3%)

Michigan Senate 29th District 2010
General Vote: 1,406 of 79,265 (1%)

Michigan Senate 29th District 2006
General Vote: 1,431 of 98,985 (1%)
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Michigan House 86th District 2004
General Vote: 938 of 51,596 (1%)

Michigan House 74th District 2002
General Vote: 407 of 36,133 (1%)

Political Activities: Been involved in a wide variety of initiatives, referendums, candidate recall efforts. I'm told that I'm reasonably good at recruiting others to run for office. I've spoken at dozens of high schools and about 15 Michigan colleges and universities -- often on behalf of the Libertarian Party.