Biographical Information
Born: June 24, 1960 in Flint
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Teresa Robertson
Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science and History, University of Michigan-Flint
Employment/Military Record: Insurance agent
Community Activities: Member of Grand Blanc Rotary, past president of Grand Blanc Library Commission; member of Fenton and Grand Blanc chambers of commerce
Religion: Christian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate Majority Caucus Chair (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Senate (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2008)
Other Offices: State representative, 1991-92 and 2003-08; former member of Genesee County Board of Commissioners
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 14th District 2014
General Vote:
46,826 of 81,328 (57%)
Primary Vote:
16,699 of 16,699 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Association of Michigan Small BIZ PAC, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan Senate 26th District 2010
General Vote:
49,701 of 90,360 (55%)
Primary Vote:
12,940 of 24,301 (53%)
Michigan House 51st District 2006
General Vote:
21,812 of 42,937 (50%)
Primary Vote:
4,309 of 5,477 (78%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 51st District 2004
General Vote:
28,798 of 52,749 (54%)
Primary Vote:
5,493 of 5,493 (100%)
Michigan House 51st District 2002
General Vote:
16,675 of 33,393 (49%)
Primary Vote:
3,169 of 3,169 (100%)
