Biographical Information

Born: in Pontiac
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Lorene
Children: 2
Education: Associates degree from Oakland Community College; bachelor's degree in sociology/psychology, secondary teacher certification, master's studies at Oakland University
Employment/Military Record: Air Force Veteran with service in Vietnam, former human relations instructor for Air Force Reserves, former teacher and director of alternative education program
Community Activities: Former member of Pontiac Planning Commission

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 29th District 2004
General Vote: 22,272 of 29,879 (74%)
Primary Vote: 3,521 of 3,521 (100%)

Michigan House 29th District 2002
General Vote: 13,675 of 17,967 (76%)
Primary Vote: 6,874 of 6,874 (100%)

Political Activities: Attended JFK School of Government at Harvard University