Biographical Information

Born: February 5, 1963 in Grand Haven
Education: Master's degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University; teaching certificate from Grand Valley State University and a bachelor's degree Allegheny College
Employment/Military Record: assistant softball coach at GVSU, former high school teacher and coach
Community Activities: Active in St. Michael's Catholic Church

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 34th District 2006
General Vote: 51,649 of 104,726 (49%)
Primary Vote: 9,070 of 11,663 (77%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 92nd District 2002
General Vote: 15,339 of 22,810 (67%)
Primary Vote: 5,660 of 8,483 (66%)

Political Activities: Serves on the Board of Directors for the Muskegon Area Urban League and the Urban League Guild