Biographical Information

Born: July 12, 1948 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Linda
Children: Five adult children, four grandchildren
Education: Alumni of Grand Rapids Community College and Davenport University, Business
Employment/Military Record: 20-year small business owner
Community Activities: DDA, Chamber President twice, Board of Historical Society, GO task force, Rotary, Flat River Conservation Club, served on Michigan License Beverage Assoc. Executive Board
Religion: Protestant

Elections and Political Participation

Michigan House 70th District 2012
General Vote: 14,809 of 32,518 (45%)
Primary Vote: 1,382 of 1,382 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Michigan House 70th District 2010
General Vote: 10,487 of 24,359 (43%)
Primary Vote: 1,739 of 1,739 (100%)

Michigan House 70th District 2008
General Vote: 21,212 of 39,026 (54%)
Primary Vote: 1,538 of 1,538 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 4th District 2006
General Vote: 100,679 of 265,332 (37%)
Primary Vote: 32,116 of 32,116 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

U.S. House 4th District 2004
General Vote: 110,885 of 318,924 (34%)
Primary Vote: 19,899 of 19,899 (100%)

Political Activities: Past vice chair and chair, Montcalm Democratic Party