Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Born: 1971 in Kalamazoo
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Valerie
Children: Two Children
Education: 1989-1993: B.A., Kalamazoo College, Biology; 1994-1999: M.D., Tulane University School of Medicine; 1999-2003: MPH, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Employment/Military Record: 2019-2024: CEO, Epiphany Health Consulting; 2020-2024: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine; 2010-2017: VP and National Health Officer, YMCA of the USA; 2001-2017: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; 2007-2010: Altarum Institute; 2003-2007: Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC); 2001-2003: Handgun Epidemic Lowering Plan (HELP); 2000-2001: Evanston Northwestern University Hospital
Community Activities: 2019-2024: Board Member, Committee to Protect Healthcare; 2019-2024: Board Member, Committee to Protect Healthcare Education Fund; 2010-2024: Kalamazoo Area Runners

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 40th District 2024
General Vote: 30,707 of 53,456 (57%)
Primary Vote: 7,815 of 11,101 (70%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: AFL-CIO Michigan; Michigan Laborers' District Council; Michigan League of Conservation Voters; Michigan Realtors (primary); Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan (general); We the People Action Fund (general)

U.S. House 6th District 2018
General Vote: 134,082 of 293,438 (45%)
Primary Vote: 22,412 of 60,491 (37%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: Portage Planning Commission; 2021: Appointed by Governor Whitmer to the Protect Michigan Commission