Biographical Information

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
Community Activities: Active in Holland Chamber of Commerce, Holland Home Builders, Holland Special Education, Kids Hope U.S.A
Religion: Christian Reformed

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House2nd District 2010
Primary Vote: 23,227 of 106,510 (21%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate30th District 2006
General Vote: 83,232 of 116,778 (71%)
Primary Vote: 25,409 of 25,409 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate30th District 2002
General Vote: 71,160 of 94,498 (75%)
Primary Vote: 16,096 of 31,148 (51%)