Biographical Information

Born: August 21, 1965 in Traverse City
Marital Status: Married
Children: Emma, Noah, Jacob
Education: Law degree from Wayne State University, Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University (studied philosophy, psychology and history), Associate's degree from Northwestern Michigan College.
Employment/Military Record: Municipal attorney, Antrim County assistant prosecutor.
Community Activities: Rotary, Boy Scouts; founding member of Wayne State University Environmental Law Society; member of National Rifle Association and Michigan Citizens for Responsible Gun Ownership
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 105th District 2008
General Vote: 30,568 of 50,377 (60%)
Primary Vote: 12,229 of 12,229 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Court of Appeals 4th District 2008
Withdrew
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 105th District 2006
General Vote: 26,291 of 40,926 (64%)
Primary Vote: 8,999 of 8,999 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 105th District 2004
General Vote: 30,765 of 49,409 (62%)
Primary Vote: 5,194 of 20,702 (25%)

Political Activities: Chair (1998-2004), secretary (1996-98), Antrim County Republican Party.