Biographical Information

Born: March 13, 1963 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Children: Meredith, Amanda and Mark
Education: Bachelor's degree in finance from Miami University of Ohio
Employment/Military Record: Vice President of Sales, Captains Quarters; Michigan Army National Guard 1990-1996; former senior policy advisor, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Community Activities: Traverse City Rotary Club; Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; Eagle Scout;
Religion: Methodist

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 1st District 2016
Primary Vote: 25,604 of 87,039 (29%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan (joint endorsement with two other candidates in Republican primary), National Association of Realtors PAC

U.S. House 1st District 2010
Primary Vote: 27,090 of 71,069 (38%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate 37th District 2006
General Vote: 63,495 of 107,238 (59%)
Primary Vote: 16,105 of 16,105 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate 37th District 2002
General Vote: 53,490 of 89,342 (59%)
Primary Vote: 16,195 of 16,195 (100%)

Political Activities: Northern Michigan Chair for George W. Bush in 2000, Republican precinct delegate; Grand Traverse County Republican Executive Committee