Biographical Information
Born: March 7, 1978 in Santa Monica, California
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Julia
Children: James
Education: Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Michigan State University
Employment/Military Record: Legislative aide, 2001-2010; Rochester Hills City Councilman, 2007-2014; State Representative, 2015-2020; Licensed Insurance Agent, 2010-present
Community Activities: Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Member; Dutton Farm Board Member; RCS Foundation Board Member.
Religion: Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
House (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House Majority Assistant Floor Leader (1/1/2019 - 12/31/2020)
House (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Other Offices: Rochester Hills City Council At-Large member, elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2011
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 9th District 2022
General Vote:
57,953 of 115,111 (50%)
Primary Vote:
21,499 of 21,499 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) (primary);
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
Detroit Regional Chamber 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 (primary);
Property Management Association of Michigan PAC (primary);
Right to Life of Michigan PAC
Michigan House 45th District 2018
General Vote:
23,628 of 42,863 (55%)
Primary Vote:
9,871 of 9,871 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac, Michigan Association for Justice, ABC of Michigan PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Small Business Association of Michigan, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Independent Business, Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Realtors
Michigan House 45th District 2016
General Vote:
29,121 of 46,913 (62%)
Primary Vote:
6,885 of 6,885 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC, Small Business Association of Michigan, Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, 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 45th District 2014
General Vote:
18,369 of 32,705 (56%)
Primary Vote:
4,026 of 8,667 (46%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Great Lakes Education Project, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement), Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, Michigan Restaurant Association, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association
Political Activities: Member of the Oakland County Republican Party Executive Committee
