Biographical Information
Born: January 4, 1976 in Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Stacy
Children: Etta, Adalynne, Ruby
Education: Northwestern Michigan College/Ferris State, general studies
Employment/Military Record: Hunting Guide, Ag Teacher, Truck Driver, Farmer, Small Business Owner.
Religion: Christian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House Majority Floor Leader (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House Majority Assistant Floor Leader (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2016)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 37th District 2022
Primary Vote:
13,520 of 44,647 (30%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau, Right to Life of Michigan (joint endorsement with two other candidates),
Michigan House 105th District 2018
General Vote:
29,112 of 45,111 (64%)
Primary Vote:
13,604 of 13,604 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, County Road Association of Michigan, ABC of Michigan PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Small Business Association of Michigan, Michigan Freedom Network, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, Citizens for Traditional Values, Michigan Realtors
Michigan House 105th District 2016
General Vote:
33,509 of 47,831 (70%)
Primary Vote:
12,857 of 12,857 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, MiBank PAC, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC
Michigan House 105th District 2014
General Vote:
21,223 of 33,772 (62%)
Primary Vote:
8,627 of 13,800 (62%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement), Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, Madison Project-Michigan PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Bankers Association PAC
Michigan House 105th District 2010
Primary Vote:
4,519 of 16,441 (27%)
Political Activities: Former Antrim County Republican Party chair