Biographical Information

Born: November 22, 1961 in Redford
Children: Matt, Jack, Austin, Teagan
Education: Law degree, University of Notre Dame; bachelor's degree in accounting, University of Notre Dame
Employment/Military Record: Former managing director of Wynnchurch Capital; former president of DSC steel company; former aide to New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley, attorney in private practice, magistrate for 17th District Court
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Governor 2010
Primary Vote: 219,304 of 528,822 (41%)

Michigan House 17th District 2008
General Vote: 27,860 of 42,171 (66%)
Primary Vote: 6,298 of 9,600 (65%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 17th District 2006
General Vote: 25,157 of 32,493 (77%)
Primary Vote: 5,190 of 5,190 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 17th District 2004
General Vote: 25,180 of 42,466 (59%)
Primary Vote: 3,678 of 8,997 (40%)