Biographical Information
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jane
Children: Kalle and Maija
Education: B.S. Social Sciences/Biology Michigan Tech, B.S. History/Political Science Northern Michigan University, Graduate Work at Northern Michigan University in Learning Disabilities
Employment/Military Record: Special Education Teacher K-12, Social Studies Teacher 6 - 12. Also taught at Gogebic Community College, Social Sciences and Biology. Twenty-six years of combined service with the United States Army's 82nd Airborne Division, 452nd Combat Support Hospital (Reserve) and with the Michigan Army National Guard's 107th Engineer Bn.
Community Activities: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Copper Country AmeriCorps Program, Copper Country History SmackDown Coach
Religion: Lutheran
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2024)
Other Offices: Appointed to the Hancock City Council, 2015 - 2016 Ran for 110th Michigan House Seat in 2016. Elected to the House of Representatives in 2018. Currently serving second term. Serving as Majority Vice Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee and Energy as well as on the Education and , Workforce Development Committees.
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 110th District 2022
General Vote:
25,462 of 40,194 (63%)
Primary Vote:
9,770 of 9,770 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
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;
Small Business Association of Michigan
Michigan House 110th District 2020
General Vote:
25,802 of 44,802 (57%)
Primary Vote:
8,990 of 8,990 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 110th District 2018
General Vote:
17,980 of 35,381 (50%)
Primary Vote:
2,178 of 7,468 (29%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Citizens for Traditional Values
Michigan House 110th District 2016
General Vote:
15,016 of 38,548 (38%)
Primary Vote:
4,906 of 4,906 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Political Activities: Secretary, Houghton County Republican Party
