Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 74, 2013-2019

Mayor, City of Walker, Michigan, 2001-2012

Candidate, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 86, 2010

Former First Vice Chair, Appropriations Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Member, Correction/Detention Subcommittee, Kent County, Michigan

Member, Grant Committee, Kenowa Hills Foundation

Former Member, Health Policy Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Human Services Subcommittee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Member, Interurban Transit Partnership Committee

Former Member, Joint Legislative Council, Michigan State House of Representatives

Member, Sculpture Committee, Frederik Meijer Gardens

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Community Health, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Environmental Quality, Michigan State House of Representatives

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

Former Member, Subcommittee on Higher Education, Michigan State House of Representatives

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

Member, West Michigan Sports Commission

Former Employee, Law Firm

Former Owner, Law Firm

General Counsel, The Meijer Foundation, present

Member, Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan

Member, Gerald R. Ford Boy Scouts Council

Member, Grand Valley Metropolitan Council

Member, Mel Trotter Ministries

Member, Plymouth Christian Schools

Member, Urban Cooperation Board

Number of Grandchildren:

8

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for the Michigan House of Representatives because I believe my experience in business, government and the non-profit sector makes me uniquely qualified to represent the 74th District. These are difficult times which require experienced leadership. I pledge to work tirelessly to make Michigan a better place to live, work, and raise a family.