Full Name:
Ray A. Franz
Gender:
Male
Family:
2 Children
Birth Place:
Oakland County, MI
Home City:
Onekama, MI
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Attended, University of Detroit
Deputy Township Supervisor
Former Chair, Regulatory Reform Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2010-2016
Candidate, Michigan House of Representatives, District 101, 2008
Former President/Member, Onekama Village Council, 2000-2006
Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Former Member, Communications and Technology Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Former Member, Insurance Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Chair, Tax Board of Review
Owner, Portage Lake Mini Storage, present
Sewer Operator
Medical First Responder
Fire Chief, Bear Lakes Fire Department
Firefighter, Onekama Village Fire Department
On Air Radio Personality, WXYQ 101FM radio
Owner, Grocery Store, 1998-2009
Owner, Franz Market Grocery Store, 1978-2008
Served, United States Army, 1968-1970
Sports Official
Coach, Junior Varsity Football
Member, Manistee County Chamber of Commerce
Member, National Rifle Association
Charter Member, Rescue Squad/Medical First Responder
Member, Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Member, Veteran's of Foreign Wars
Awards:
Bronze Star Recipient, Vietnam War
Outstanding Service to the Community, Charles E. Schoedel Award for Outstanding Service to the Community, 1989
Citizen of the Year, Manistee County Economic Development Council and Chamber Alliance, 2002