Biographical Information
Born: November 17, 1964 in Zeeland, Michigan
Marital Status: Single
Education: Davenport College, Associate Degree in Logistics, 1985; Davenport University, Bachelor Degree in Business Management, 1987
Employment/Military Record: Owner/Operator Victory Farms
Community Activities: Ottawa County Farm Bureau, former President Careerline Tech Center, Advisory Board Michigan Vegetable Council, Board Member
Religion: Christian Reformed Church
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate Minority Caucus Whip (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
Senate (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2026)
House (1/1/2013 - 12/31/2018)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 31st District 2022
General Vote:
82,383 of 132,641 (62%)
Primary Vote:
33,205 of 50,179 (66%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary);
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce PAC;
Great Lakes Education Project;
Michigan Chamber of Commerce;
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC;
Michigan Freedom Network;
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Retailers Association;
National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan;
Right to Life of Michigan PAC
Michigan Senate 30th District 2018
General Vote:
79,323 of 125,416 (63%)
Primary Vote:
16,895 of 40,526 (41%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement), Michigan Farm Bureau, Citizens for Traditional Values
Michigan House 88th District 2016
General Vote:
34,356 of 45,766 (75%)
Primary Vote:
9,901 of 9,901 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce PAC, National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, MiBank PAC, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC
Michigan House 88th District 2014
General Vote:
22,789 of 28,552 (79%)
Primary Vote:
10,583 of 10,583 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Michigan House 88th District 2012
General Vote:
32,053 of 36,896 (86%)
Primary Vote:
6,063 of 12,038 (50%)
Campaign Finance Reports
