Biographical Information

Born: in May 17, 1955 in Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Children: wife, Cathy; four children
Education: Bachelor's degree from Calvin College; law degree from Valparaiso University
Employment/Military Record: attorney
Community Activities: Active in Michigan Bar Association, Grand Rapids Bar Association, and Grandville Chamber of Commerce, WCET-TV Board of Directors, and Classis Committee of the Christian Reformed Church, foundation president of Grandville Christian School

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan Senate 28th District 2006
Primary Vote: 4,279 of 26,719 (16%)

Michigan House 86th District 2002
General Vote: 24,865 of 36,068 (68%)
Primary Vote: 3,346 of 9,860 (33%)

Political Activities: Served on Grandville Zoning Board of Appeals