Biographical Information
Born: July 10, 1959 in Ferndale
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Veronica
Children: Kevin, Andrea and grandson Liam Kenneth
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Concordia University, Ann Arbor; currently obtaining Master's degree in Administrative Science, Saginaw Valley State University
Employment/Military Record: Owned Horn's Restaurant/Dead Creek Saloon in Frankenmuth for nearly 15 years; John R. Moore Green's in Detroit; Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn; General Motors Company in Flint; substitute teacher
Community Activities: Chambers of Commerce, Rotary International, Saginaw Field and Stream, Frankenmuth Conservation Club, Farm Bureau
Religion: Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2022)
House (1/1/2007 - 12/31/2012)
Other Offices: Former member of Saginaw County Board of Commissioners (1992-2006)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 32nd District 2018
General Vote:
62,375 of 112,433 (55%)
Primary Vote:
26,206 of 26,206 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau, County Road Association of Michigan, Small Business Association of Michigan, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Realtors
Michigan Senate 32nd District 2014
General Vote:
49,452 of 90,991 (54%)
Primary Vote:
18,190 of 18,190 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber, Right to Life of Michigan, Great Lakes Education Project, National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Association of Michigan Small BIZ PAC stamp of approval recommended, Michigan Bankers Association PAC (dual endorsement with Democrat Stacy Erwin Oakes), Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, MTA-PAC
Michigan House 94th District 2010
General Vote:
24,361 of 34,831 (69%)
Primary Vote:
11,297 of 11,297 (100%)
Michigan House 94th District 2008
General Vote:
28,448 of 49,337 (57%)
Primary Vote:
3,495 of 3,495 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 94th District 2006
General Vote:
21,090 of 39,685 (53%)
Primary Vote:
5,614 of 10,756 (52%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Political Activities: Vice Chairman of the Saginaw County GOP in 2000
