Biographical Information

Born: July 19, 1931 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3 Children, 4 Grandchildren
Education: Master's degree in government and politics from University of Maryland; bachelor's degree from West Point Academy
Employment/Military Record: U.S. Army Retired; served two tours of duty in Vietnam; spent last four years of military career with U.S. Secretary of State's Policy Planning Council, business consultant, former director of business and strategic planning, General Dynamics Land Systems
Community Activities: Troy Community Coalition (co-founder), Troy Boys and Girls Club, Downtown Development Authority, Zoning Board of Appeals, Troy Library Board
Religion: Greek Orthodox

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 13th District 2010
General Vote: 62,321 of 105,150 (59%)
Primary Vote: 27,312 of 34,992 (78%)

Michigan Senate 13th District 2006
General Vote: 56,990 of 116,322 (48%)
Primary Vote: 15,870 of 29,449 (53%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 41st District 2002
General Vote: 22,631 of 32,812 (68%)
Primary Vote: 7,129 of 7,129 (100%)

Political Activities: Republican State Party, Vice Chair (1995)