Biographical Information

Born: June 22, 1953 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Norma
Children: 4 daughters, 10 grandchildren
Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics, University of Michigan; Law degree, Wayne State University Law School
Community Activities: Boy Scouts, Christian Rest Home, West Michigan Sports Commn, Mel Trotter Ministries
Religion: Christian

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 74th District 2016
General Vote: 29,255 of 45,347 (64%)
Primary Vote: 7,364 of 7,364 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC, Small Business Association of Michigan, Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce PAC, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, National Federation of Independent Business-MichiganMichigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, MiBank PAC

Michigan House 74th District 2014
General Vote: 18,789 of 27,298 (68%)
Primary Vote: 8,364 of 8,364 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Small Biz PAC, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Great Lakes Education Project, 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 Education Association PAC recommendation

Michigan House 74th District 2012
General Vote: 27,406 of 41,812 (65%)
Primary Vote: 4,563 of 7,897 (57%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 86th District 2010
Primary Vote: 5,466 of 15,789 (34%)

Political Activities: local appointed positions