Biographical Information
Born: November 6, 1954 in Niles
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Sue Pagel
Children: Ashley, Jeremy, Hannah, Nate
Education: Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness, Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Self-employed at Pagel Produce Inc.
Religion: Christian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2013 - 12/31/2018)
Other Offices: Berrien Springs School Board, 14 years; Berrien County commissioner, four years
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 21st District 2018
Primary Vote:
12,761 of 28,105 (45%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan (dual endorsement with Kim LaSata), Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Realtors
Michigan House 78th District 2016
General Vote:
26,037 of 38,566 (67%)
Primary Vote:
5,956 of 5,956 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, 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 78th District 2014
General Vote:
15,360 of 22,848 (67%)
Primary Vote:
4,348 of 5,755 (75%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Small Biz PAC, Michigan Manufacturers Association, National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund, 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 House 78th District 2012
General Vote:
23,227 of 38,029 (61%)
Primary Vote:
5,776 of 8,505 (67%)
Campaign Finance Reports
