Biographical Information

Born: July 23, 1947 in Petoskey
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Sandra Kay Shellfish
Children: Daughters Brion and Colby
Education: Bachelor's degree in education from Western Michigan University; law degree from Detroit College of Law
Employment/Military Record: Private practice for ten years; four years as chief assistant prosecuting attorney and prosecuting attorney in Crawford County; Adjunct Instructor, Kirtland Community College, (1987-90); Court of Appeals, 2005-10; 46th District Court judge
Community Activities: Past president and former Director of Rotary International; Paul Harris Fellow; Member of Fraternal Order of Elks
Religion: Episcopal

Elections and Political Participation

Supreme Court 2010
General Vote: 911,275 of 4,715,235 (19%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Court of Appeals 4th District 2008
General Vote: 613,234 of 1,221,005 (50%)
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Court of Appeals 4th District 2006
General Vote: 604,331 of 604,331 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: Former Chairman, Crawford County Democratic Party, (1980-84); regional coordinator for former Governor James Blanchard, first campaign