Born: December 10, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana
Marital Status: Married
Children: Children: Elena, Jack, Nora Proos
Education: Masters of Education, Michigan State University; Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Marquette University
Employment/Military Record: Nearly 10 years as Staff Member to U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, six years as Deputy Chief of Staff and District Director, 1.5 years as vice president of Heritage Homes, Incorporated, of Michigan as design build firm in Berrien County.
Community Activities: In addition to family and political life I am active in many southwestern Michigan groups including the Rotary Club of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor and the United Way of Southwest Michigan. I am a board member of the Berrien Community Foundation and member of St. Joseph the Provider Knights of Columbus Chapter of St. Joseph Catholic Parish and the Coloma American Legion Post 362.
Religion: Catholic