Biographical Information

Born: September 1, 1951 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Debbie
Children: Four
Education: Bachelor's degree, Michigan State University; Doctorate of Medicine, Wayne State University
Employment/Military Record: Ear, nose and throat-otolaryngologist in Battle Creek who's been in medical practice for almost 40 years. U.S. Air Force, eventually obtaining the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Community Activities: Longtime volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, past president of the Calhoun County Medical Society, and served as longstanding chair of the legislative committee at the county medical society and on the Battle Creek Health System (now Bronson Battle Creek) medical staff, where he held several medical staff leadership and quality improvement positions. He has also served the Michigan State Medical Society in several capacities, culminating in service as president.
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 19th District 2018
General Vote: 56,242 of 96,686 (58%)
Primary Vote: 17,163 of 29,123 (58%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan (dual endorsement with Mike Callton), Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Freedom Network, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Citizens for Traditional Values, County Road Association of Michigan

Michigan House 62nd District 2016
General Vote: 17,699 of 36,849 (48%)
Primary Vote: 4,269 of 4,269 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC, Small Business Association of Michigan, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, MiBank PAC

Michigan House 62nd District 2014
General Vote: 11,875 of 23,211 (51%)
Primary Vote: 2,900 of 5,228 (55%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Michigan Manufacturers Association, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement for primary, sole endorsement for general election), Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Bankers Association PAC