Biographical Information
Born: February 24, 1966 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Christine
Children: Three boys
Education: BA, General Business Administration, Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Small Business Owner from 1991-2005 - Manufacturers' Representative Company
Community Activities: Rockford Lions Club. Finish the Mission Veterans Relief Fund - Board Member. Co-Founder of Volley for Mitchell , Sand Volleyball Charity Tournament for Duchennes MD.
Religion: Baptist
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
Senate Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2022)
Senate (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014)
Other Offices: Cannon Township supervisor, Elected Twice in 2004 and 2008. 73rd State House, Elected Twice in 2010 and 2012. 28th State Senate, elected in 2014.
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 28th District 2018
General Vote:
68,749 of 117,745 (58%)
Primary Vote:
30,475 of 30,475 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Farm Bureau, County Road Association of Michigan, Michigan Freedom Network, Small Business Association of Michigan, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, National Federation of Independent Business, Citizens for Traditional Values, Michigan Realtors
Michigan Senate 28th District 2014
General Vote:
53,221 of 80,467 (66%)
Primary Vote:
18,397 of 27,130 (67%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (general election only), Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Right to Life of Michigan (sole endorsement for the general election, dual endorsement in primary), Great Lakes Education Project, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Association of Michigan Small BIZ PAC, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan House 73rd District 2012
General Vote:
32,466 of 51,158 (63%)
Primary Vote:
8,872 of 8,872 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 73rd District 2010
General Vote:
28,526 of 38,588 (73%)
Primary Vote:
4,193 of 15,631 (26%)
Political Activities: MPLP Fellow, Class 2004 (Michigan Political Leadership Program)
