Born: August 19, 1954 in Dowagiac
Marital Status: Single
Education: Master's degree in public administration from University of Michigan-Flint; bachelor's degree in human resources development from Oakland University; graduated from Hill-McCloy High School (Montrose)
Employment/Military Record: Assistant to the Chancellor, University of Michigan-Flint; Consultant, Flint Area Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Office of Services to the Aging; Detroit Street Senior Center; Valley Area Agency on Aging; legislative assistant for Rep. Tom Scott
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 26th District 2006
General Vote:
65,711 of 107,150 (61%)
Primary Vote:
14,834 of 16,987 (87%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 26th District 2002
General Vote:
47,878 of 85,730 (55%)
Primary Vote:
21,731 of 21,731 (100%)
Other Offices: Re-elected to state Senate in 2006 (Primary Election results, General Election results); first elected in 2002 (Primary Election results, General Election results); former member of state House (1995-2000); former Genesee County Commissioner (1988-1994)
Campaign Finance Reports
Political Activities: Managed Jack Minore's campaign for Flint City Council, Treasurer for Sen. John Cherry's state House and state Senate campaigns
Community Activities: Board Member, Greater Flint Health Coalition; Board Member, Flint IMA; Board Member, Governor's Countil on Physical Fitness
Religion: Episcopalian