Born: March 23, 1948 in Alpena
Marital Status: Married
Children: four children
Education: studied at Saginaw Valley State University, Wayne State University, University of Michigan-Flint
Employment/Military Record: union field representative
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 27th District 2002
General Vote:
52,019 of 78,718 (66%)
Primary Vote:
22,989 of 22,989 (100%)
Other Offices: First elected to state Senate in 1998 and re-elected in 2002 (Primary Election results, General Election results); former member of state House (1980-1998)
Community Activities: Active with New Paths Advisory Committee, Greater Flint Health Coalition