Biographical Information
Born: November 27, 1958 in St. Johns
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two children
Education: Bachelor's degree from Cedarville College
Employment/Military Record: Former U.S. Army Officer, former territory manager for NFIB and former teacher
Community Activities: Active in U.S. Army Reserves and St. Johns Rotary Club
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2010)
Other Offices: Re-elected in 2006 (<a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/06PRI/07022000.html target=blank>Primary Election results</a>, <a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/06GEN/07022000.html target=blank>General Election results</a>); first elected in 2001 special election and re-elected in 2002 (<a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02PRI/07022000.html target=blank>Primary Election results</a>, <a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02GEN/07022000.html target=blank>General Election results</a>); former member of state House (1999-2000), Ovid Village councilman (1994-1997)<br><b><a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/cgi-bin/cfr/com_det.cgi?com_id=510198 target=blank>Campaign Finance Reports</a></b>
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate22nd District 2006
General Vote:
65,792 of 111,374 (59%)
Primary Vote:
17,423 of 22,523 (77%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate22nd District 2002
General Vote:
59,853 of 87,719 (68%)
Primary Vote:
15,494 of 19,044 (81%)
Political Activities: Legislative aide and chief of staff for members of Michigan Senate
