Biographical Information

Born: March 12, 1956 in Detroit
Marital Status: Single
Education: Bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Employment/Military Record: Owned and operated his own small business, Classic Trolley Company, in Dearborn for 20 years and worked as a Realtor/Broker for 18 years with RE/MAX Team 2000 in Dearborn.
Community Activities: Parishioner/usher at Sacred Heart Church and, over the years, has volunteered with Meals on Wheels; Dearborn Education Fund; Dearborn Jaycees; Dearborn Special Olympics; Just for Dearborn; Dearborn Burn Drive; Served on the Board of Directors of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce; Interservice Club; Dearborn Rotary Club; City Beautifil commissioner from 1990 to 2007. Proud supporter of Dearborn schools, and has participated on important committees and projects related to local schools. In 2010, received the Distinguished Service Award from the Dearborn and Michigan PTA for advocacy.
Religion: Roman Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House15th District 2014
General Vote: 15,009 of 22,225 (67%)
Primary Vote: 5,140 of 5,140 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: United Auto Workers, Sierra Club of Michigan, Michigan Nurses Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, AFL-CIO, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Bankers Association PAC

Michigan House15th District 2012
General Vote: 26,465 of 35,269 (75%)
Primary Vote: 6,277 of 6,277 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House15th District 2010
General Vote: 12,408 of 23,635 (52%)
Primary Vote: 2,129 of 4,808 (44%)

Political Activities: Unsuccessful candidate for Dearborn City Council, 2005