Born: July 19, 1931 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3 Children, 4 Grandchildren
Education: Master's degree in government and politics from University of Maryland; bachelor's degree from West Point Academy
Employment/Military Record: U.S. Army Retired; served two tours of duty in Vietnam; spent last four years of military career with U.S. Secretary of State's Policy Planning Council, business consultant, former director of business and strategic planning, General Dynamics Land Systems
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan Senate 13th District 2010
General Vote:
62,321 of 105,150 (59%)
Primary Vote:
27,312 of 34,992 (78%)
Michigan Senate 13th District 2006
General Vote:
56,990 of 116,322 (48%)
Primary Vote:
15,870 of 29,449 (53%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 41st District 2002
General Vote:
22,631 of 32,812 (68%)
Primary Vote:
7,129 of 7,129 (100%)
Other Offices: Member of state House (1999-2004), former Oakland County Commissioner (1989-92), unsuccessful candidate for 12th Congressional District (1992, 1994, 1996)<br><b><a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/cgi-bin/cfr/com_det.cgi?com_id=513120 target=blank>Campaign Finance Reports</a></b>
Political Activities: Republican State Party, Vice Chair (1995)
Community Activities: Troy Community Coalition (co-founder), Troy Boys and Girls Club, Downtown Development Authority, Zoning Board of Appeals, Troy Library Board
Religion: Greek Orthodox