Born: May 10, 1947
Marital Status: Married
Children: Bryan and Karin
Education: B.A. from Calvin College, J.D. from Valparaiso University.
Employment/Military Record: Assistant Kent County Prosecuting Attorney (1973-85), founded and
supervised Juvenile Division (1977-79); adjunct professor of criminal justice, Calvin College and formerly of Grand
Rapids Community College.
Community Activities: Member, Shawnee Park Christian Reformed Church, elder and council president; president, Grand Rapids Urban Young Life Committee; former board member, Grand Rapids Christian Schools, Very Special Arts, Project Rehab, Kent County Community Corrections, Family Impact, Kent County Domestic Violence Coordinating Committee.