Former President, Berrien Springs Public School Board

Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 78, 2013-2019

Chair, Berrien County Board of Commissioners, 2008-2012

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary Subcommittee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, School Aid and Education Subcommittee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Corrections, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on General Government, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay, Michigan State House of Representatives

Founder/ Owner, Dave Pagel Farms, 2004-present

Member, Michigan Farm Bureau

Lifetime Member, Michigan State Horticultural Society

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I have enjoyed many blessings in my 58 years of life in southwest Michigan. Blessings of health, family, friends and business are just a few. I strongly believe in being grateful for life's blessings and in giving back to society in whatever way a person can.

Public service in elected office is one way of giving back. It is my goal that as an elected official I can help the next generation in Michigan by providing great educational and employment opportunities so that they too can enjoy a high quality of life in our wonderful area. That's what putting people before politics is all about.