Biographical Information

Born: July 9, 1953 in Midland
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Nancy
Children: Three
Education: JD, University of San Diego Law School, 1978; BA, Albion College, 1975
Employment/Military Record: Partner and Associate, Riecker, Van Dam and Barker Private Counsel, 1979-1991; Administrative Assistant, U.S. Rep. Bill Schuette, 1985-1987; Special Assistant Attorney General, 1980-1984; Attorney, 1978-1990; Real Estate Broker
Community Activities: Great Lakes Junior College Advisory Committee; Midland County Child Protection Council, Founding Member; Michigan State Bar Association, Member; Michigan Farm Bureau, Member; Midland Farm Bureau, Member; Midland Community Foundation,
Religion: Roman Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 4th District 2012
General Vote: 197,386 of 312,949 (63%)
Primary Vote: 67,028 of 67,028 (100%)
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U.S. House 4th District 2010
General Vote: 147,622 of 223,104 (66%)
Primary Vote: 76,517 of 76,517 (100%)
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U.S. House 4th District 2008
General Vote: 203,758 of 328,990 (61%)
Primary Vote: 57,136 of 57,136 (100%)
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U.S. House 4th District 2006
General Vote: 160,767 of 265,332 (60%)
Primary Vote: 50,842 of 50,842 (100%)
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U.S. House 4th District 2004
General Vote: 205,274 of 318,924 (64%)
Primary Vote: 69,380 of 69,380 (100%)

U.S. House 4th District 2002
General Vote: 149,090 of 218,573 (68%)
Primary Vote: 49,649 of 49,649 (100%)

Political Activities: Campaign manager for Schuette Congressional campaign