Biographical Information

Born: in April 2, 1950 in Chicago
Marital Status: Married
Children: wife, Cynthia; children: Carissa and Justine
Education: Bachelor's degree from Calvin College, master's degree in sociology and law degree from University of Chicago
Community Activities: Active in Michigan Judges Association Executive Committee, American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Foundation Fellows, community groups and Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church

Elections and Political Participation

Court of Appeals 3rd District 2008
General Vote: 598,301 of 1,250,459 (47%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Court of Appeals 3rd District 2002
General Vote: 428,990 of 866,570 (49%)

Political Activities: State representative (Republican) 1985-1994, American Legislative Exchange Council outstanding legislator for work on task force on civil justice