Biographical Information

Born: November 7, 1950 in Houlka, MS
Marital Status: married
Spouse/Partner: Anne
Children: Margaret, 31; Anthony, 26
Education: Law degree from University of Michigan; bachelor's degree in physics from Kalamazoo College
Employment/Military Record: Attorney specializing in trustee practice and bankruptcy
Community Activities: Former Pres. Metropolitan Kalamazoo NAACP; secretary Binder Park Zoo Board, Borgess Hospital Board, Kalamazoo Symphony Board, Kalamazoo YMCA Board, Kalamazoo Environmental Concerns Committee, Kalamazoo Divestment Committee
Religion: Presbyterian

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 20th District 2006
General Vote: 48,352 of 99,906 (48%)
Primary Vote: 10,931 of 10,931 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 60th District 2004
General Vote: 24,473 of 35,739 (68%)
Primary Vote: 3,509 of 3,509 (100%)

Michigan House 60th District 2002
General Vote: 13,671 of 21,358 (64%)
Primary Vote: 4,911 of 4,911 (100%)