Rep. Matt Bierlein

(R-Vassar)
3 Years
House District 97
1286 HOB
517-373-8962

matthewbierlein@house.mi.gov
Official Website

Biographical Information

Born: April 21, 1982 in Vassar
Marital Status: Married (2010)
Spouse/Partner: Mindy Frahm Bierlein
Children: Matthew, Madison, Maddox
Education: Spring Arbor University- BS in Organizational Management-2013 Delta College- Associates in General Education-2005
Employment/Military Record: Co-Owner, Renue Physical Therapy (Frankenmuth and Bridgeport Clinics)- 2013 to present. District Director, Office of State Senator Kevin Daley- January 2019 to February 2022. Manufacturing Engineering Technician- Kelly Engineering on assignment at Dow Chemical Company- February 2010 to January 2013. Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator- Midland Materials Research, Inc.- November 2007 to May 2009. Production Manager/Engineering Technician- Orchid Orthopedic Solutions- February 2003 to September 2007.
Community Activities: Michigan State University Extension and AgBio Research State Advisory Council (2019, term through 2024) Friends of Extension Committee - Chair (2022) Caro Rotary (2019 - present) McLaren Caro Region Foundation Board (2019 - present) Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce (2014 - present) Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce (2016 - present) Birch Run/Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce (2016 - present) St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, Frankenmuth, MI Commission on Christian Education (2017 - present) Human Development Board of Directors (2014 -present) Frankenmuth Civic Events Council, Treasurer (2010), Bavarian Fest Admissions Chair (2009-2010) Youth Soccer Coach (2007-2010) Vassar Junior High Assistant Track Coach (2001-2002) Habitat for Humanity volunteer (1998-2007)
Religion: Lutheran

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Tuscola County Commissioner- January 2013 to December 2018. Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Finance Committee, President of the Michigan Association of Counties 2017-2018, National Association of County Officers board Member 2017-2018. Unsuccessfully ran for house in the 84th district in 2018 against Rep. Green, losing by 160 votes.

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 97th District 2024
General Vote: 36,497 of 51,875 (70%)
Primary Vote: 11,908 of 11,908 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC (general); County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC; Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (general); Great Lakes Education Project; Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (general); Michigan Freedom Network; Michigan Manufacturers Association (general); Michigan Realtors (primary); Michigan Retailers Association (general); National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan; Right to Life of Michigan PAC; Small Business Association of Michigan (general)

Michigan House 97th District 2022
General Vote: 28,024 of 42,052 (66%)
Primary Vote: 8,348 of 14,085 (59%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC (primary); County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary); Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC; Michigan Freedom Network (primary); Michigan Manufacturers Association (primary); National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan (primary); Small Business Association of Michigan (primary)

Michigan House 84th District 2018
Primary Vote: 4,993 of 13,275 (37%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: Right to Life of Michigan (blanket endorsement of all Republican candidates)

Political Activities: Tuscola County GOP- Chair 2019 to 2021, Vice-Chair 2021 to April 2022, 2011 to 2013. 5th Congressional District Committee member- 2009 to 2013

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
William Kelly, Legislative Aide/Policy Services
skelly@house.mi.gov
Michael Rodgers, Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
mrodgers@house.mi.gov

Sponsored Legislation
HB 4006
Agribusiness
HB 4019
Income Tax
HB 4047
Civil Actions
HB 4101
Occupations - Physical Therapist
HB 4277
Mental Health
HB 4380
Occupations - Physical Therapists
HB 4431
Fire Personnel
HB 4533
Health Care Professionals
HB 4593
Dentistry
HB 4635
Guardians and Conservators
HB 4726
Medical Care Facilities
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