Biographical Information
Born: December 25, 1950 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Sherry
Children: Chris Cormier, Kaye Chervenak, Robert Kuhn
Education: Lahser High School, HS diploma; University of Michigan, BA (Political Science), 1973; University of Toronto, MA (Political Science), 1975; University of Toronto, PhD (Political Science), 1985; Detroit College of Law (now MSU Law), JD, 1985
Employment/Military Record: Attorney; Admitted to the Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan, U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Community Activities: Involved with youth soccer, softball and baseball; Emerald Lakes Homeowners Association
Religion: Methodist
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)
House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026)
Other Offices: City Commissioner: Royal Oak (Elected and served: 1989-2001); Trustee: Oakland Community College (Elected and served: 2004-2016); County Commissioner: Oakland County (Elected and served: 2018-2022)
Elections and Political Participation
Michigan House 57th District 2024
General Vote:
26,706 of 46,660 (57%)
Primary Vote:
4,662 of 4,662 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC (general);
Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI);
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;
Small Business Association of Michigan (general)
Michigan House 57th District 2022
General Vote:
17,606 of 33,448 (52%)
Primary Vote:
5,789 of 5,789 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements:
ABC of Michigan PAC;
Americans for Prosperity Michigan (AFP-MI) (primary);
Detroit Regional Chamber PAC (primary);
Great Lakes Education Project;
Michigan Chamber of Commerce;
Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC (primary);
Michigan Freedom Network;
Michigan Manufacturers Association;
Michigan Realtors;
Michigan Retailers Association;
National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan (primary);
Right to Life of Michigan PAC;
Small Business Association of Michigan
Political Activities: Served on wide variety of city and county boards since 1989, including City Plan Commission, Audit Review Committee, Master Plan Review Committee
