Born: April 3, 1947 in Grand Haven
Marital Status: Married
Children: Michael, Angela, Joel, Gregory and Matthew
Education: Master's degree in education from University of Michigan; bachelor's degree in History from Calvin College
Employment/Military Record: Worked as a teacher at Calvin Christian and Unity Christian High (1969-1985), administrator at Muskegon Christian Schools (1985-1997)
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 34th District 2006
General Vote:
53,077 of 104,726 (50%)
Primary Vote:
12,822 of 12,822 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan Senate 34th District 2002
General Vote:
42,180 of 87,177 (48%)
Primary Vote:
14,289 of 14,289 (100%)
Other Offices: First elected to Senate in 2002; former member of House (1998-2002)
Community Activities: Active on Library of Michigan Board of Trustees, Muskegon County Local Emergency Planning Committee, Farm Bureau, Ducks Unlimited, NAACP, White Lake Public Advisory Committee, Various Watershed Projects