Born: January 28, 1944 in Fennville
Marital Status: single
Children: three children
Education: Pursuing master's degree in public administration from WMU; bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University
Employment/Military Record: Former manager of small business; former teacher specializing in child development services
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 24th District 2006
General Vote:
64,540 of 110,986 (58%)
Primary Vote:
22,244 of 22,244 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 24th District 2002
General Vote:
57,906 of 90,076 (64%)
Primary Vote:
12,024 of 24,814 (48%)
Other Offices: Former member of state House (1997-2002), former Allegan County treasurer (1991-96) and township trustee
Political Activities: Former member of district staff for U.S. Rep. Fred Upton
Community Activities: Former president of Allegan Rotary, member and past chair of State Parks Advisory Board; appointed by governor to Foundation for Michigan State Parks; former member of Saugatuck Township Park and Recreation Commission; member of Allegan County ISD Math and Science Advisory Board; sponsor of local Habitat for Humanity Weekend Build