Born: September 2, 1942 in Colorado Springs, CO
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3 children and 3 grandchildren
Education: M.A. in Special Education from Michigan State University; bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and Biology from St. Joseph's College in Indiana
Employment/Military Record: Former special Education teacher and district director, Mount Pleasant Public Schools
Governmental Leadership (Elected or Appointed):
Michigan House 99th District 2008
General Vote:
22,486 of 41,308 (54%)
Primary Vote:
6,927 of 6,927 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 99th District 2006
General Vote:
17,198 of 29,830 (57%)
Primary Vote:
3,936 of 3,936 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports
Michigan House 99th District 2004
General Vote:
21,486 of 37,838 (56%)
Primary Vote:
5,808 of 7,924 (73%)
Other Offices: Re-elected to state House in 2006 (<a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/06PRI/08099000.html target=blank>Primary Election results</a>, <a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/06GEN/08099000.html target=blank>General Election results</a>); first elected in 2004 (<a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/04PRI/08099000.html target=blank>Primary Election results</a>, <a href=http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/election/results/04GEN/08099000.html target=blank>General Election results</a>); former Mount Pleasant city commissioner.
Political Activities: Husband of term-limited Rep. Sandy Caul; member of the Isabella County Republican Party and the Midland County Republican Party; Past Chairperson and Member, Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation Commission
Community Activities: Member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus; Member of the Mt. Pleasant, Shepherd, Sanford and Midland Area Chamber of Commerce; President of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, Isabella County Chapter; Member of the Central Michigan Community Mental Health Facilities Management Board; Member and Past President of the Isabella County Easter Seal Society; Past Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, Mount Pleasant High School; Past Chairperson and Member, Mount Pleasant Parks and Recreation Commission; Past Chairperson and Member, Mount Peasant Center Citizens Advisory Council; Past Member, Mid-Michigan Industries Board of Directors
Religion: Roman Catholic