Biographical Information

Born: July 9, 1958 in Saginaw
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Dawn
Children: Four children, eight grandchildren
Education: Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business Management, Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Former manager of Johnston Elevator in Clare. Owner/operator of small farm.
Community Activities: FFA, NRA, Clare Chamber of Commerce, Clare Rotary, Right to Life
Religion: Mormon

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 97th District 2014
General Vote: 16,570 of 26,258 (63%)
Primary Vote: 6,634 of 6,634 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Small Biz PAC, 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 Licensed Beverage Association

Michigan House 97th District 2012
General Vote: 23,295 of 37,682 (61%)
Primary Vote: 6,914 of 6,914 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 97th District 2010
General Vote: 16,819 of 28,868 (58%)
Primary Vote: 3,669 of 7,906 (46%)