Born: March 20, 1959
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two
Education: B.S. from Michigan State University and a M.B.A. from American University
Employment/Military Record: President/COO, Edward Lowe Foundation; director of the Department of Agriculture; legislative liaison, Office of Governor John Engler; policy adviser, Senate Majority Office; manager, Ralston Purina Company
Community Activities: Cass County Farm Bureau; Michigan Chapter, Nature Conservancy; Cass County Economic Development Corporation; Gateway Community Foundation
Great Lakes Leadership Academy; Cass County Land Bank Authority; Dowagiac Rotary Club; Southwest Michigan Workforce Development Board; FFA Foundation Board