Biographical Information

Born: September 30, 1949 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Linda
Children: Shannen, Devin and Brian
Education: Advanced degrees in architecture and urban planning and business administration from University of Detroit; bachelor's degree in architecture and environmental science
Employment/Military Record: President of Palmer Holdings, Ltd.; heads the Blessed Virgin Mary Foundation (sponsor of K-12 private Catholic school in Macomb County and supporter of battered women and children and terminally ill/disabled children
Community Activities: Member of Sterling-Shelby-Area Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 36th District 2006
General Vote: 23,619 of 38,743 (60%)
Primary Vote: 9,087 of 9,087 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 36th District 2004
General Vote: 30,305 of 46,796 (64%)
Primary Vote: 8,357 of 8,357 (100%)

Michigan House 36th District 2002
General Vote: 20,013 of 29,712 (67%)
Primary Vote: 4,945 of 6,333 (78%)

Political Activities: Macomb County co-chair of Bush for President