Biographical Information

Born: February 9, 1966 in Dearborn
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Catherine
Children: Katie, Claire
Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 1988; Law degree, Wayne State University, 1991; Wayne State University, Master of Laws in Labor Law, 1993
Employment/Military Record: Municipal attorney, 1993-97; 2002; 2009-present; mayor's deputy, City of Dearborn Heights, 1997-2002; director, Wayne County Department of Environment, 2003-09; adjunct professor, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Wayne State and Eastern Michigan universities, 2008-2014; State Representative, 20th House District, 2011-2016; Plymouth Township Supervisor, 2016-present; Commissioner, Huron-Clinton Metropark Authority, 2017-present.
Religion: Missouri Synod Lutheran

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 11th District 2018
Dropped Out Before Filing Deadline
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 20th District 2014
General Vote: 21,425 of 34,884 (61%)
Primary Vote: 7,684 of 7,684 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Small Biz PAC, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association

Michigan House 20th District 2012
General Vote: 27,357 of 48,803 (56%)
Primary Vote: 8,696 of 8,696 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 20th District 2010
General Vote: 20,920 of 36,048 (58%)
Primary Vote: 6,804 of 10,075 (67%)

Political Activities: Plymouth-Canton School Board, 2007 (unsuccessful); Republican Party activist