Biographical Information

Born: May 28, 1974 in Monroe
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Natalie
Children: Gregory, Zechariah, William Jr, AnaElise, Alice, Hancock, Leland, Avonlea, Standish
Education: Graduated Monroe High School 1992; Graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College (Biblical BA) 1998; Graduated from Columbia Southern University (Masters of Business Administration - focused on Project Management) 2014
Employment/Military Record: Completed 3.5 year lineman apprenticeship through ALBAT (American Line Builders Apprenticeship Training) 2003; member of Army since April 10, 1992 to present (current rank CW4) many schools and 4 combat tours to Iraq (2003-04), Iraq (2009-10), Afghanistan (2014-15), Iraq/Syria (2020-21); 2 Bronze Star Medals, 1 Meritorious Service Medal, 5 Army Commendation Medals, 5 Army Achievement Medals, Combat Action Badge and many others
Community Activities: Rotary of Monroe (past president- current member); Monroe Aging consortium (board president 2015-2019, secretary 2019-present); Flags Ore Veterans; VFW Erie post 3925 (lifetime member); Disabled American Veterans, Monroe post 137 (life member and current Commander); Michigan Veterans Trust Fund committee Area 9; Community Uplift Program; Little Blessings Veteran and Community Outreach (Board director)
Religion: Baptist

Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed)

House (1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024)
Other Offices: Elected in County wide ballot to Trustee board at Monroe County Community College in 2016 (Non-partisan 6 year term, ends at end of 2022)

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House30th District 2022
General Vote: 25,163 of 39,769 (63%)
Primary Vote: 7,920 of 12,217 (64%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Endorsements: ABC of Michigan PAC; Great Lakes Education Project; Michigan Association for Justice; Michigan Chamber of Commerce; Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPAC; Michigan Freedom Network; Michigan Manufacturers Association (primary); Michigan Retailers Association; National Federation of Independent Business-Michigan (primary); Property Management Association of Michigan PAC (primary); Small Business Association of Michigan (primary)

Political Activities: Member of Monroe County republican party since 2015

Committee Assignments
Key Legislative Staff
Mike Goschka, Legislative Aide/Policy Services
mgoschka@house.mi.gov
Andrew Sebra, Legislative Aide/Constituent Services
asebra@house.mi.gov

Sponsored Legislation
HB 4845
Highway Designation
HB 5069
Foreign influence
HB 5094
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