Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Born: June 20, 1956 in Flint
Marital Status: Single
Children: None
Education: 1974, Graduate of Burton Bentley High School 1985, University of Michigan-Flint, BA in Political Science 2002, University of Michigan-Flint, Secondary Teaching Certificate, Social Studies and English
Employment/Military Record: 1976-83: Flint Truck and Bus Assembly, alternate committeeman at UAW Local 598; 1983-87: legislative assistant to former state Rep. Bob Emerson; 1987-2002: legislative assistant to former state Sen./Lt. Governor John D. Cherry, Jr.; 2003-05: substitute/teacher at Burton Bentley Schools; 2005-present: legislative assistant to various former and current legislators, including Lee Gonzales, Rich Hammel, Brenda Clack, Frank Accavitti, Gino Polidori and current Rep. Charles Smiley.
Community Activities: Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce. I have volunteered with various organizations, Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce's golf outing to raise funds for returning Military/families. Supporter of many local charities and organizations; Pack the Bus, Diaper Drive, Old Newsboys and Children's Miracle Network to mention a few.
Religion: Baptist

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 50th District 2020
General Vote: 27,860 of 51,367 (54%)
Primary Vote: 9,741 of 12,353 (78%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 50th District 2018
General Vote: 22,057 of 38,572 (57%)
Primary Vote: 9,597 of 9,597 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, UAW, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, AFL-CIO, County Road Association of Michigan, Michigan Association For Justice, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors, Sierra Club, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan

Michigan House 50th District 2016
General Vote: 22,773 of 43,765 (52%)
Primary Vote: 4,537 of 6,718 (67%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee; Michigan Nurses Association; Meets criteria for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (with one other candidate), the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, United Auto Workers, National Rifle Association, Michigan Education Association, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, MiBank PAC, Michigan Laborers' District Council

Political Activities: I have been active in the Democratic Party since 1980. I have worked on various campaigns throughout those 36 years. I am a member of the Michigan Democratic Party and Genesee County Democratic Party