Biographical Information

Born: July 14 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Steve
Children: 3 grown children, 3 grandchildren
Education: Associates and bachelor's degree in education from University of Michigan, post-graduate work at University of Missouri and Kansas University in Medical/Business Management
Employment/Military Record: Worked as a teacher and in small business management
Community Activities: Optimist International, Michigan Political History Society, Bloomfield Youth Guidance, advisor for the Birmingham Junior League, and United Way of Oakland County
Religion: Jewish

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 13th District 2006
Primary Vote: 11,258 of 29,449 (38%)

Michigan House 40th District 2004
General Vote: 39,231 of 39,231 (100%)
Primary Vote: 13,300 of 13,300 (100%)

Michigan House 40th District 2002
General Vote: 25,625 of 41,060 (62%)
Primary Vote: 5,381 of 11,786 (45%)

Political Activities: Vice Chair of the Republican Caucus, worked on numerous campaigns and boards