Biographical Information

Born: January 20, 1960 in Alpena
Children: Kristen and Sarah
Education: Graduated from Alpena High School, attended Alpena Community College
Employment/Military Record: State Fire Marshall (2004-08); legislative liason, Department of Treasury (2002-04); firefighter and paramedic 1982-1998; owner of Northern Healthcare Management 1990-1996; taught pilot program in public safety courses; taught CPR classes for the American Red Cross for 16 years
Community Activities: Child and Family Services of Northeast Michigan, Michigan Center for Rural Health and the Northeast Michigan Medical Control Boards.

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 36th District 2010
General Vote: 32,154 of 85,688 (37%)
Primary Vote: 9,809 of 9,809 (100%)

Michigan House 106th District 2008
General Vote: 23,438 of 44,104 (53%)
Primary Vote: 4,113 of 5,872 (70%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan Senate 36th District 2002
General Vote: 44,487 of 90,998 (48%)
Primary Vote: 17,117 of 17,117 (100%)