Born: August 5, 1951 in Holland
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jodi
Children: Corey, Jenna and Makenzie
Education: Master's degree in management from Aquinas College; bachelor's degree from Calvin College
Employment/Military Record: Project manager and general manager vice president at Hollandia Gardens
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
U.S. House 2nd District 2010
Primary Vote:
23,227 of 106,510 (21%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 30th District 2006
General Vote:
83,232 of 116,778 (71%)
Primary Vote:
25,409 of 25,409 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 30th District 2002
General Vote:
71,160 of 94,498 (75%)
Primary Vote:
16,096 of 31,148 (51%)
Other Offices: First elected to state Senate in 2002 (<a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02PRI/07013000.html target=blank>Primary Election results</a>, <a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/02GEN/07013000.html target=blank>General Election results</a>); former member of state House (1998-2002)<br><b><a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/cgi-bin/cfr/com_det.cgi?com_id=510434target=blank>Campaign Finance Reports</a></b>
Community Activities: Active in Holland Chamber of Commerce, Holland Home Builders, Holland Special Education, Kids Hope U.S.A
Religion: Christian Reformed