Biographical Information

Born: October 10, 1945 in Hancock
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Sharon
Children: 6 children and 7 grandchildren
Education: Bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University (1967), graduate of Hancock High School
Employment/Military Record: Real estate developer and 38 years as a State Farm Insurance Agent
Community Activities: Finlandia University Board of Trustees, Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Member and President of the Keweenaw Trail Services.
Religion: Member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 38th District 2010
General Vote: 39,313 of 89,177 (44%)
Primary Vote: 12,830 of 12,830 (100%)

Michigan House 110th District 2008
General Vote: 26,991 of 38,293 (70%)
Primary Vote: 9,307 of 10,378 (89%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 110th District 2006
General Vote: 19,361 of 30,538 (63%)
Primary Vote: 5,620 of 7,080 (79%)
Campaign Finance Reports