Biographical Information

Born: April 25, 1950 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Pamela
Children: Troy and Tracy / Hayley, Ashley, Maddison, Sydney
Education: Bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University; Master's degree from Western Michigan University
Employment/Military Record: Taught 36 years at Byron Center Public School
Community Activities: Camp Michawana Board of Directors, Heritage Bapt. Church Board of Deacons
Religion: Baptist

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 77th District 2014
General Vote: 16,114 of 24,052 (66%)
Primary Vote: 6,889 of 6,889 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, 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 House 77th District 2012
General Vote: 23,599 of 39,090 (60%)
Primary Vote: 5,752 of 5,752 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 77th District 2010
General Vote: 18,088 of 25,001 (72%)
Primary Vote: 3,179 of 11,186 (28%)

Political Activities: Precinct delegate, helped other campaigns