Biographical Information

Born: March 4, 1949 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Nick
Children: Bradley, Brenda, Mark, Kimberly, Kurt; Five grandchildren
Education: Graduate of Grandville Public School, School of Nursing at Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Certified Counselor at Elijah House Basic School of Counseling
Employment/Military Record: Counselor, Peoplecare Home Health nurse
Community Activities: Red Cross blood drive nurse, Michigan Association of Nurses, Allendale Public Library volunteer, Eagle Forum, Resurrection Life Church
Religion: Christian

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 89th District 2004
General Vote: 32,769 of 45,653 (71%)
Primary Vote: 7,162 of 9,508 (75%)

Michigan House 89th District 2002
General Vote: 22,238 of 30,643 (72%)
Primary Vote: 6,723 of 10,503 (64%)

Political Activities: Ottawa Area ISD board, Michigan Association of School Boards Legislative Committee,