Biographical Information
Born: November 28, 1959 in Grand Haven
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Barb
Children: Adrian with wife Missy, Richard, Meredith
Education: Allendale High School graduate; Attended Davenport College, Business major
Employment/Military Record: Operations Director of Hudson Lock prior to joining Legislature, Team Leader at Herman Miller 8 years prior to Hudson Lock
Religion: Protestant
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Senate Majority Leader (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Senate (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014)
Senate Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014)
House (1/1/2009 - 12/31/2010)
House Minority Assistant Floor Leader (1/1/2009 - 12/31/2010)
House (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2008)
Other Offices: Olive Township Supervisor and Trustee, 1996-2006
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 30th District 2014
General Vote:
62,338 of 87,278 (71%)
Primary Vote:
25,992 of 25,992 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Townships Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Association of Michigan Small BIZ PAC, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association,County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan Senate 30th District 2010
General Vote:
73,083 of 95,804 (76%)
Primary Vote:
25,901 of 50,681 (51%)
Michigan House 89th District 2008
General Vote:
28,927 of 47,573 (60%)
Primary Vote:
8,133 of 8,133 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 89th District 2006
General Vote:
22,921 of 37,821 (60%)
Primary Vote:
2,505 of 8,440 (29%)
