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
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
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%)
Other Offices: Speaker of the House, 2007-10; former member of the Redford Township Planning Commission
Religion: Catholic