Biographical Information
Born: April 10, 1989 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Kristen Lower
Children: 1- Aaron
Education: Michigan State University, B.A. in Economics; Grand Valley State University, MBA
Employment/Military Record: Village manager, village of Edmore; director of operations, Mitchell Research and Communications; legislative director, Sen. Judy Emmons; legislative aide/director, Michigan House of Representatives
Community Activities: Montcalm Economic Alliance, executive committee member; Nativity of the Lord Parish-Parishioner; Nita Curtis Community Foundation- Board Member; Edmore DDA- Board Member; NRA, lifetime member
Religion: Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2017 - 12/31/2020)
Other Offices: County commissioner
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 70th District 2018
General Vote:
17,870 of 29,000 (61%)
Primary Vote:
8,008 of 8,008 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Right to Life of Michigan, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 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, Citizens for Traditional Values, Michigan Realtors
Michigan House 70th District 2016
General Vote:
21,001 of 33,210 (63%)
Primary Vote:
4,154 of 9,280 (44%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Freedom Network, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac Committee, Right to Life of Michigan (all candidates in Republican primary endorsed), Builders and Contractors of Michigan PAC; Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Association of Michigan, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce PAC, Great Lakes Education Project, Detroit Regional Chamber PAC, National Rifle AssociationMichigan Agri-Business Association AGRI-BIZ PAC, Michigan Realtors RPAC
Political Activities: Montcalm County Republican Party, member; campaign manager, Rick Outman for state representative, 2012 and 2014; campaign manager, Brian Calley for state Senate 2010; Senate Page; House Intern
