Born: December 13, 1950 in Mathis, TX
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Mary
Children: James, John Christopher and Daniel; 9 grandchildren
Education: Secondary-education certificate, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, 2001; bachelor's degree in liberal arts, State University of New York at Albany; graduated from Croswell-Lexington High School
Employment/Military Record: Retired 1st Sergeant in the U.S. Army.
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan House 83rd District 2008
General Vote:
26,005 of 40,304 (64%)
Primary Vote:
2,612 of 2,612 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 83rd District 2006
General Vote:
22,318 of 30,563 (73%)
Primary Vote:
4,254 of 4,254 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 83rd District 2004
General Vote:
22,256 of 40,100 (55%)
Primary Vote:
2,620 of 2,620 (100%)
Other Offices: First elected to House in 2004; former member of Sanilac County Board of Commissioners, 2002-04; former member of Croswell city council for four years.
Political Activities: Past Chairman Sanilac County Democratic Party
Community Activities: VFW, Ameican Legion, United Way of Sanilac County Board of Dirrectors
Religion: Catholic