Biographical Information
Born: June 23, 1965 in Sturgis
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Samuel Theis
Children: Jacob and Gabrielle
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, minor in Chemistry, California State University-Fullerton
Employment/Military Record: Co-owner, Cornerstone Associates
Community Activities: Brighton Area Fire Authority Board (prior chair), Livingston County Treasurer's Association (prior chair)
Religion: Christian
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2026)
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)
Other Offices: Brighton Township treasurer (2008-2014)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 22nd District 2022
General Vote:
83,957 of 138,371 (60%)
Primary Vote:
24,384 of 42,323 (57%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
Great Lakes Education Project;
Michigan Chamber of Commerce;
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC;
Michigan Freedom Network;
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Retailers Association;
National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan;
Property Management Association of Michigan PAC (primary);
Right to Life of Michigan PAC
Michigan Senate 22nd District 2018
General Vote:
76,043 of 135,869 (55%)
Primary Vote:
25,957 of 34,689 (74%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau, County Road Association of Michigan, Michigan Freedom Network, Small Business Association of Michigan, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Citizens for Traditional Values, Michigan Realtors
Michigan House 42nd District 2016
General Vote:
34,015 of 53,491 (63%)
Primary Vote:
10,266 of 10,266 (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 Realtors RPAC, MiBank PAC, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers
Michigan House 42nd District 2014
General Vote:
23,477 of 36,024 (65%)
Primary Vote:
5,722 of 11,485 (49%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (general election only), Michigan Manufacturers Association, Great Lakes Education Project, Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, Madison Project- Michigan PAC
Political Activities: Prior chair of the Livingston County Republican Party, Executive Committee member since 2005, CARE for Brighton referendum president
