Born: in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Education: University of Michigan Ann Arbor, B.S.E. (Electrical); University of Michigan Ann Arbor - MBA (Finance and International Business); Arizona State University - Juris Doctor (Summa Cum Laude); Hochschule St. Gallen Switzerland - Certificate in International Studies
Employment/Military Record: Schmeiser, Olsen and Watts, LLP (Intellectual Property Attorney); Intel Corporation (Strategic Planning, Major Account Management, Marketing - 15 years); Crime Victim Enforcement Project
Community Activities: Various non-profit board service, including Bair Lake Bible Camp (Jones, Michigan); Alpha Care Center (Lowell and Lake Odessa). Significant volunteer time invested assisting various non-profits, with an emphasis on faith-based organizations, sanctity of life, and religious liberty.
Religion: Christian