Born: May 2, 1944 in Marquette
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Paulette
Children: 1 Child/ 2 grandchildren/1 great granddaughter
Education: Master's degree in guidance and counseling; bachelor's of business administration and teaching certificate from Northern MIchigan University
Employment/Military Record: Teacher/counselor Marquette Area Public Schools; co-owner with wife of travel agency for 27 years; part-time legislative aide for Rep. Stephen Adamini
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan House 109th District 2010
General Vote:
17,154 of 29,644 (57%)
Primary Vote:
4,964 of 4,964 (100%)
Michigan House 109th District 2008
General Vote:
26,760 of 42,072 (63%)
Primary Vote:
9,091 of 9,091 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 109th District 2006
General Vote:
21,398 of 31,902 (67%)
Primary Vote:
4,242 of 9,352 (45%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Other Offices: Elected to state House in 2006
Political Activities: U.P. campaign coordinator for Governor Jennifer Granholm, 2000; U.P. coordinator for Howard Dean presidential campaign
Community Activities: Marquette Mountain Ski Patrol
Religion: Christian