Biographical Information
Born: October 22, 1951 in Canton, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Children: Bryan, Rhett, John and Paige
Education: Bachelor's degree in business from Ashland College
Employment/Military Record: Owner of Blue Water Industrial Supply
Community Activities: Member of National Rifle Assn., Rotary, Kiwanis and YMCA
Religion: Catholic
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
Senate Majority Caucus Whip (1/1/2015 - 12/31/2018)
Senate (1/1/2011 - 12/31/2018)
House (1/1/2003 - 12/31/2008)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan Senate 8th District 2014
General Vote:
55,304 of 89,583 (61%)
Primary Vote:
19,868 of 19,868 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Townships Association, Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC, Right to Life of Michigan, National Federation of Independent Business, Michigan Bankers Association PAC, Michigan Realtors PAC, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, County Road Association of Michigan RUSH-PAC, MTA-PAC, MiBankPAC
Michigan Senate 11th District 2010
General Vote:
65,389 of 99,550 (65%)
Primary Vote:
13,562 of 35,832 (37%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 24th District 2006
General Vote:
22,256 of 37,504 (59%)
Primary Vote:
6,320 of 7,374 (85%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 24th District 2004
General Vote:
29,111 of 46,428 (62%)
Primary Vote:
8,342 of 8,342 (100%)
Michigan House 24th District 2002
General Vote:
17,697 of 33,042 (53%)
Primary Vote:
4,241 of 5,882 (72%)
Political Activities: Appointed by governor to Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority; served on S.A.F.E. Schools task force in 2000; Unsuccessful candidate for state Senate in 1998
