Biographical Information

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
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

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate24th District 2006
General Vote: 64,540 of 110,986 (58%)
Primary Vote: 22,244 of 22,244 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate24th District 2002
General Vote: 57,906 of 90,076 (64%)
Primary Vote: 12,024 of 24,814 (48%)

Political Activities: Former member of district staff for U.S. Rep. Fred Upton