Senator, Michigan State Senate, District 38, 2011-2019

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Michigan, District 1, 2016

Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2002-2008

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 2008

Former Member, Families, Seniors and Human Services Committee, Michigan State Senate

Former Member, Finance Committee, Michigan State Senate

Chair, House Conservation, Forestry and Outdoor Recreation Committee

Assistant Majority Whip, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Natural Resources Committee, Michigan State Senate

Former Chair, Transportation Committee, Michigan State Senate

Vice-Chair, Transportation Committee.

Owner/Operator, Caperson and Son Trucking

Member, Bark River Lions Club

Former Member, Board of Directors / Transportation Committee, Michigan Association of Timberman

Board Member, Escanaba New Life Assembly of God

Former Board Member, Michigan Association of Timber

Board Member, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners

Former President, Michigan Professional Log Truck Council

Member, National Federation of Independent Business

Member, National Rifle Association, present

Favorite Book:

The Bible

Favorite Musician:

Elvis Presley

Favorite Quote:

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.

~ Ronald Reagan

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!

~ Ronald Reagan

There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.

~ Ronald Reagan

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

~ Ronald Reagan

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

The First Congressional District is and will always be my home. I grew up here, raised my children here, and go to church here. It is where I learned about the value of hard work from my father and grandfather, who I followed into business. And, it's where I learned our values -- conservative values.

Washington, D.C. is where common sense goes to die. We've seen that more often than most places, here in Northern Michigan. It's time we make Washington listen to us -- for a change. That is why I am running for Congress!

In fact, I was motivated to first run for office for that very reason. When a log truck accident tragically claimed the life of a local mother and her daughter, bureaucrats said we couldn't license a design to transport timber more safely simply because it added a bit of length, but absolutely no weight, to a log truck.

Since bureaucrats wouldn't listen to common sense, we made them listen to the law as the first bill I passed upon being elected to office was Shayla's Law to attempt to ensure that the tragedy that struck our community would not be repeated.

Although the cause may differ, the reason why I am running for Congress, and why I am passionate about doing so, remains the same: My real frustration that Washington refuses to listen to us. Whether it is on our concerns about health care, the suffocating national debt, illegal immigration, or unreasonable policies and regulations, Washington DC refuses to hear our voice. It's time for Washington to listen to Northern Michigan.

If you believe it's time for Washington to finally listen to us, and govern with the same sensibility that makes Northern Michigan so special, where we work hard, live within our means, and believe in personal responsibility, I ask you to join our campaign today. If you believe we must do better than Washington-knows-best insider politics, please join our team today. Together, not only will we defeat the Democrats in November, we will get Washington to listen!