Born: September 13, 1959 in Grinnell, Iowa
Marital Status: Married
Children: Sarah, Brad, Anna, Nathan
Education: Attended Calvin College and Grand Valley State University for Business
Employment/Military Record: Computers, Missionary, Youth Director, Township Clerk, State Rep, Mi Habitat Executive
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 28th District 2010
General Vote:
76,655 of 106,956 (71%)
Primary Vote:
41,027 of 41,027 (100%)
Michigan Senate 28th District 2006
General Vote:
78,240 of 123,123 (63%)
Primary Vote:
10,145 of 26,719 (37%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Other Offices: Township Clerk; State Representative; Kent County Road Commissioner
Campaign Finance Reports
Community Activities: Wedgwood Christian Services Board, Legacy Christian School Board, Covenant Christian Reformed Church
Religion: Christian Reformed