Biographical Information
Born: September 9, 1974 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Jane
Education: Master's degree of Accounting and Bachelor's degree in Geological Sciences, University of Michigan
Employment/Military Record: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and owner of Howrylak and Company. Previously worked for public accounting firms as an auditor and accountant. Small business owner since 1990.
Community Activities: Member of the Clawson Lions Club and Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Past treasurer - Troy People Concerned; Trustee City of Troy Employees Retirement System 2006-2009; Trustee City of Troy Retiree Health Benefits Plan and Trust 2006-2009; Trustee Southeast Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority 2002-2004.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2013 - 12/31/2018)
Other Offices: Troy City Council, 2000-2011.
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate9th District 2022
Withdrew
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House41st District 2016
General Vote:
26,708 of 47,314 (56%)
Primary Vote:
5,251 of 6,292 (83%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Sierra Club Michigan Chapter; Right to Life of Michigan; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee; Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC; Small Business Association of Michigan; Michigan League of Conservation Voters, AFSCME, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan, National Rifle Association, Michigan Realtors RPAC, MiBank PAC, Michigan Laborers' District Council, Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers
Michigan House41st District 2014
General Vote:
18,371 of 32,960 (55%)
Primary Vote:
7,453 of 7,453 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association
Michigan House41st District 2014
Primary Vote:
NA
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House41st District 2012
General Vote:
23,404 of 46,381 (50%)
Primary Vote:
3,907 of 10,360 (37%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Political Activities: Republican Party precinct delegate; 2002-2008 and 2011 to present.