Biographical Information

Born: March 20, 1975 in New York City
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Erin Schor
Children: Ryan and Hannah
Education: Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and History, University of Michigan
Community Activities: I'm a founding member of the Ingham County Land Bank and have served as a board member of the Tri-County Office on Aging and the South Lansing Community Development Association. Through my involvement with the Smartzone Board, I have helped create opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses, spurring job growth in the region. I have volunteered time with the Sycamore Park Neighborhood Watch and was an active participant in the Forest View, Old Everett, and Clifford Park Neighborhood associations during my time as an Ingham County commissioner. As a state representative, I regularly visit many of the more than 40 neighborhood associations in Lansing and attend many of the churches in my district for functions and to worship on Sunday mornings. I currently serve as a member of the Library of Michigan's Board, am active with the Greater Lansing Food Bank's Annual Empty Plate Dinner planning committee and serve as an honorary co-chair for Lansing's Juneteenth Celebration.
Religion: Jewish

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 68th District 2016
General Vote: 28,373 of 38,870 (72%)
Primary Vote: 6,388 of 7,855 (81%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Sierra Club Michigan Chapter; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan; Michigan Nurses Association; Small Business Association of Michigan; Michigan League of Conservation Voters, AFSCME, Michigan AFL-CIO, County Road Association, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, United Auto Workers, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, Michigan Education Association, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, MiBank PAC, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC

Michigan House 68th District 2014
General Vote: 19,602 of 25,486 (76%)
Primary Vote: 5,808 of 5,808 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Small Biz PAC, United Auto Workers, Michigan Nurses Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, AFL-CIO, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, AFSCME Council 25, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association

Michigan House 68th District 2012
General Vote: 29,023 of 37,884 (76%)
Primary Vote: 3,142 of 7,267 (43%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: Democratic Party member, former Precinct Delegate