Biographical Information
Born: February 13, 1963 in Harrison
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Karen M Roth
Children: Elise and Marin Roth
Education: Harrison Community Schools 1968-1981; Central Michigan University 1981-1982; Northwestern Michigan College 1987-1989 Applied Science Degree/Recreational Boating Management
Employment/Military Record: Harbor West Marina, 1988-1995; Crystal Mtn Resort 1995-2002; Traverse City Golf and CC 2002-present; Don Orr Ski Haus 2002-present, Bowers Harbor YC 2002-present.
Community Activities: Girls Basketball Coach for Leap and YMCA organization. Supporter of Special Olympics, Supporter of the Senior Center, supporter RTL.
Religion: Protestant
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2021 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: Grand Traverse County Commission 2014-lost in the primary by 40 votes. Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation Commission 2014-2019, Chair from 2015-2018.
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 104th District 2024
General Vote:
36,778 of 58,447 (62%)
Primary Vote:
12,135 of 14,118 (85%)
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 104th District 2022
General Vote:
29,832 of 47,590 (62%)
Primary Vote:
8,281 of 15,928 (51%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
County Road Association of Michigan Roads+ PAC (primary);
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary);
Great Lakes Education Project;
Michigan Chamber of Commerce;
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC;
Michigan Freedom Network;
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Retailers Association;
National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan;
Property Management Association of Michigan PAC (primary);
Right to Life of Michigan PAC;
Small Business Association of Michigan
Michigan House 104th District 2020
General Vote:
30,311 of 59,514 (50%)
Primary Vote:
7,858 of 13,623 (57%)
Political Activities: Grand Traverse County Republican Party Delegate since 2008. Grand Traverse County Republican Party Executive Committee since 2008, VC 2013-2015, Chair 2015-2019.
