Biographical Information
Born: July 6, 1954
Education: Master's degree in public administration from Western Michigan University; bachelor's degree in history from University of Missouri-Kansas City
Employment/Military Record: Former vice president of marketing for Freeman Manufacturing Company, former instructor at Glen Oaks Community College
Community Activities: Active in Sturgis Ambassadors Club and Sturgis Neighborhood Program
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2010)
Other Offices: Re-elected to state Senate in 2006 (<a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/06PRI/07016000.html target=blank>Primary Election results</a>, <a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/06GEN/07016000.html target=blank>General Election results</a>); first elected in 2002 (<a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02PRI/07016000.html target=blank>Primary Election results</a>, <a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02GEN/07016000.html target=blank>General Election results</a>); former member of state House (1999-2002), former St. Joseph County Commissioner (1989-98) including three terms as chair, former Sturgis city commissioner (1981-86)<br><b><a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/cgi-bin/cfr/com_det.cgi?com_id=510210 target=blank>Campaign Finance Reports</a></b>
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 16th District 2006
General Vote:
52,664 of 80,558 (65%)
Primary Vote:
18,640 of 18,640 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 16th District 2002
General Vote:
39,894 of 65,498 (60%)
Primary Vote:
11,961 of 19,603 (61%)
Political Activities: Worked for U.S. Rep. Fred Upton's military academy advisory committee
