Biographical Information
Born: December 31, 1953 in Monroe
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Cindy
Children: Jason, Holly, Kylie, Skylar
Education: Monroe County Community College - Business, Automotive Technology
Employment/Military Record: Zorn's Service Inc. since 1971
Community Activities: Ida Civic Club; Ida Christmas Festival Executive Director; Roseland Cemetery Board of Directors; Monroe County Vietnam Veterans Chapter 142; Monroe County Chamber of Commerce; Bedford Business Association
Religion: Methodist
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2022)
House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2024)
Other Offices: Raisinville Township Board Constable, four years and Trustee six years Monroe County Board of Commissioners, 20 years; Michigan House of Representatives - 4 years; Michigan Senate - 4 years
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 34th District 2022
General Vote:
24,146 of 38,788 (62%)
Primary Vote:
4,775 of 11,955 (39%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
Great Lakes Education Project;
Michigan Chamber of Commerce;
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC;
Michigan Freedom Network;
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Retailers Association;
National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan (primary);
Property Management Association of Michigan PAC (primary);
Right to Life of Michigan PAC;
Small Business Association of Michigan
Michigan Senate 17th District 2018
General Vote:
57,771 of 99,870 (57%)
Primary Vote:
21,629 of 21,629 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, Michigan Realtors, County Road Association of Michigan
Michigan Senate 17th District 2014
General Vote:
38,442 of 75,187 (51%)
Primary Vote:
12,689 of 12,689 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (joint endorsement), Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement), Great Lakes Education Project, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Association of Michigan Small BIZ PAC (stamp of approval recommended), Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, MTA-PAC, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan House 56th District 2012
General Vote:
23,592 of 40,930 (57%)
Primary Vote:
5,265 of 5,265 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 56th District 2010
General Vote:
13,592 of 25,471 (53%)
Primary Vote:
5,885 of 7,751 (75%)
Political Activities: Served on several boards and commissions including the Monroe County Economic Development Corporation
