Born: January 21, 1950 in Kalamazoo
Marital Status: Married
Education: Bachelors in history and education, Western Michigan University; graduate of Holt High School
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan House 68th District 2010
General Vote:
18,588 of 25,497 (72%)
Primary Vote:
7,028 of 7,028 (100%)
Michigan House 68th District 2008
General Vote:
33,866 of 43,552 (77%)
Primary Vote:
5,822 of 6,451 (90%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 68th District 2006
General Vote:
22,830 of 30,719 (74%)
Primary Vote:
2,847 of 8,742 (32%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Other Offices: Former member at-large, Lansing City Council, 1996-2006, serving as vice president and president.
Political Activities: Volunteered in numerous campaigns, including serving as volunteer coordinator for several of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow's early campaigns.
Community Activities: Served as president of the Michigan Capital Girl Scout Council, Friends of the Lansing Public Library, Friends of the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame, Lansing Rotary Club Foundation, and the Junior League of Lansing; serves on the boards of directors of the Capital Area United Way, Capital Region Community Foundation and Lansing Rotary Club Foundation; volunteer for the Greater Lansing Housing Coalition, the American Red Cross, Lansing Community College, and the Lansing Safety Council.