Born: October 20, 1956 in Wyandotte
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Candice
Children: 2 sons: Earl Wayne Poleski, John Edward Poleski. Two grandchildren.
Education: Bachelors degree from Albion College in Economics and Business Administration, 1978; Master's degree in taxation, Walsh College, 1986; Associate's degree, Jackson Community College
Employment/Military Record: More than 30 years experience in public and private accounting, including 11 years as a self-employed CPA.
Community Activities: Member of First United Methodist Church, 1973-present, including Chancel Choir, membership on Board of Trustees, Leadership Council, and Finance Committee. Member of the board of Jackson Symphony Orchestra; past board member of Family Service and Children's Aid; past board member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Jackson County. More than 20 years as member (past president and past treasurer) of Jackson Breakfast Rotary Club
Religion: Unied Methodist