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)
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