Biographical Information
Born: May 20, 1979 in Holland
Marital Status: Single
Education: Bachelor's degree in Political Science, University of Michigan; Master's degree in Education Policy and Administration, CUA
Employment/Military Record: Former policy advisor to U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers, Pete Hoekstra, and to the chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, current employer Spectrum Health
Community Activities: Serves on the board of three West Michigan non-profit organizations.
Religion: Attends Ridge Point Community Church
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 30th District 2018
Primary Vote:
10,647 of 40,526 (26%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement), Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Michigan House 90th District 2016
General Vote:
30,968 of 42,501 (72%)
Primary Vote:
8,129 of 9,795 (82%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce PAC, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan, Michigan Restaurant Association, National Rifle Association, Michigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC, MiBank PAC, the County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC
Michigan House 90th District 2014
General Vote:
19,932 of 25,453 (78%)
Primary Vote:
4,092 of 8,131 (50%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Manufacturers Association, Detroit Regional Chamber, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement for the primary, sole endorsement for the general election), Great Lakes Education Project, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Joe Haveman (R-Holland), Michigan Townships Association Political Action Committee, Michigan Bankers Association PAC