Biographical Information
Born: December 11, 1943 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Cathy
Children: Matthew, Zachary
Education: Bachelor's degree and doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, 1968-1971; Kern Road Veterinary Clinic, Founder/Owner/Manager 1972-2014
Community Activities: Fowlerville Community Fire Authority Board, Fowlerville DDA, Fowlerville LDFA, Fowlerville FBA, Howell Chamber of Commerce, Hartland Chamber of Commerce, Fowlerville Rotary, Livingston County EDC
Religion: Lutheran
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2020)
Other Offices: Fowlerville Community School Board, Handy Township trustee, Handy Township supervisor
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 47th District 2018
General Vote:
28,948 of 43,586 (66%)
Primary Vote:
11,638 of 11,638 (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, Detroit Regional Chamber, Citizens for Traditional Values, Michigan Realtors
Michigan House 47th District 2016
General Vote:
32,616 of 47,848 (68%)
Primary Vote:
8,506 of 8,506 (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, 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, Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers, Michigan Education Association
Michigan House 47th District 2014
General Vote:
20,998 of 30,384 (69%)
Primary Vote:
3,917 of 9,356 (41%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement for primary, sole endorsement for general election), Great Lakes Education Project (joint endorsement with Wendy Day), Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, Michigan Education Association PAC recommendation, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Bankers Association PAC
Political Activities: Volunteer for several campaigns
