Biographical Information

Born: December, 1956 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Amy
Children: Eric, Jason, Matt and Caitlyn
Education: Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Institute of Agricultural Technology
Employment/Military Record: Founder and owner of Yonker's Landscaping, Incorporated. Sold company in 2012.
Community Activities: Kentwood Rotary. High School Mentor.
Religion: Protestant

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 72nd District 2014
General Vote: 17,882 of 26,214 (68%)
Primary Vote: 5,778 of 8,221 (70%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Small Biz PAC, Michigan Manufacturers Association, National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Michigan House 72nd District 2012
General Vote: 24,653 of 42,116 (58%)
Primary Vote: 6,730 of 6,730 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 72nd District 2010
General Vote: 24,800 of 34,019 (72%)
Primary Vote: 7,278 of 15,152 (48%)

Michigan House 72nd District 2008
Primary Vote: 4,010 of 11,432 (35%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: precinct delegate