Biographical Information
Born: June 17, 1958 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Shelly
Children: Sons Daniel and Cody; Grandchildren Amelia, Annabelle and Milo
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Michigan State University; Doctorate, Chiropractic Medicine, National Univ Health Sciences, Illinois
Employment/Military Record: Chiropractor for 24 years in Nashville; U.S. Army Active, 1982-85
Community Activities: American Legion, Eagles
Religion: Jewish
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2016)
Other Offices: Barry County commissioner, six years; Maple Valley school board member, eight years; Nashville Village Council, five years; Eaton Intermediate school board, 10 years, State Representative 6 years
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 19th District 2018
Primary Vote:
11,960 of 29,123 (41%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan (dual endorsement with John Bizon), Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Association for Justice, Citizens for Traditional Values
Michigan House 87th District 2014
General Vote:
20,359 of 30,541 (66%)
Primary Vote:
8,337 of 8,337 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Small Biz PAC, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, 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 Licensed Beverage Association
Michigan House 87th District 2012
General Vote:
26,454 of 42,924 (61%)
Primary Vote:
9,549 of 9,549 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 87th District 2010
General Vote:
22,308 of 31,039 (71%)
Primary Vote:
6,549 of 13,835 (47%)
Political Activities: Member of the Barry County GOP