Born: September 18, 1958 in Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Cheryl
Children: Rick and Jeff
Education: B.A. Human Resources Administration – Summa Cum Laude Graduate; Wayne State University: 9 credits toward Graduate Degree; Driver Education Instructor Certification – State of Michigan; I am also a Tool and Die Journeyman and completed related coursework through Schoolcraft Community College
Employment/Military Record: General Motors - 10 years; Ford Motor Company - 11 years; Advanced Driving Academy - 9 years (part time); Canton Police Department - 22 years (part time)
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan House 18th District 2010
General Vote:
14,792 of 21,437 (69%)
Primary Vote:
3,722 of 3,722 (100%)
Michigan House 18th District 2008
General Vote:
28,952 of 32,681 (88%)
Primary Vote:
5,023 of 5,023 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 18th District 2006
General Vote:
19,065 of 26,073 (73%)
Primary Vote:
3,106 of 4,775 (65%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Other Offices: State representative, 2007-present; former member of Westland City Council (for nine years ending in 2006); previously elected to Wayne/Westland Community Schools, Board of Education (1992-95)
Community Activities: Lifetime Member - Westland Historical Society / Friends of the Westland Museum; Chairman / member - Nankin Transit Commission (1996-2001); Appointee - Michigan Municipal League ER Policy Committee (1997-2001); Commissioner - Westland Cable Commission (1991L
Religion: Catholic