Biographical Information

Born: November 15, 1953 in Eaton Rapids
Marital Status: Single
Children: Whitney, Meredith, Michael J., John and Matt
Education: B. S. Human Resource Management; Kellogg Community College - A.A.S Criminal Justice
Employment/Military Record: Michigan State Police (1977-2002), Calhoun County sheriff's department (1976-1977), Marshall police (1972-1976), Battle Creek police (1971-1972)
Community Activities: Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce, Albion Chamber of Commerce, Calhoun Area Volunteer Network, Calhoun County Agricultural and Industrial Society, March of Dimes Jail and Bail volunteer, Access Vision, Michigan State Police Command Office Association, Fraternal Order of Police, St. Philip's Catholic Church
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 19th District 2014
General Vote: 44,798 of 72,749 (61%)
Primary Vote: 17,310 of 17,310 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Townships Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Education Association recommendation, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC

Michigan Senate 19th District 2010
General Vote: 46,536 of 73,189 (63%)
Primary Vote: 21,025 of 21,025 (100%)

Michigan Senate 19th District Special Election (November 3, 2009)
General Vote: 20,237 of 33,165 (61%)
Primary Vote: 7,112 of 8,193 (86%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 62nd District 2006
General Vote: 15,643 of 29,174 (53%)
Primary Vote: 4,975 of 4,975 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 62nd District 2004
General Vote: 20,935 of 39,224 (53%)
Primary Vote: 6,544 of 6,544 (100%)

Michigan House 62nd District 2002
General Vote: 13,619 of 25,605 (53%)
Primary Vote: 4,341 of 4,341 (100%)