Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 74th District, 2007-2012

Vice-Chair, Center Right Caucus

Vice Chair, House Aviation Caucus

Vice Chair, Immigration Task Force

Chair, Majority Caucus

Assistant Minority Whip, Republican Caucus

Co-Chair, Taxpayers Caucus

Manager/Consultant, Sales and Human Resources, Machine Shop

Served, United States Air National Guard

Senior Captain, American Airlines, 1978-2008

Business Manager, Machine Shop, 2004-2006

Fighter Pilot/Officer, United States Air Force, 1970-1996

Produce Manager, Fruit Basket Flowerland, 1969-1970

Member, Carpenters House Ministries

Member, Ionia Jail Prison Ministry

Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)

Missionary, Pray America

President, Sabaoth House Ministries, present

Captain, Airline Pilots Association, 1978-2006

Awards:

Commendation medals and Meritorious service medals in Air force, Top gun awards for various events and squadron

Current Car:

Jeep Liberty Diesel

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

9 June 1971

Father's Occupation:

Factory worker- millwright

Favorite Book:

Lone Survivor

Favorite Color:

Bone White

Favorite Food:

Roast Beef

Favorite Musician:

Kenny G

Favorite President and Why:

Reagan-He was the first President that the military really respected in my life time, because he let us fight to win if we had to fight and eliminated some unnecessary ROE (rules of engagement).

Favorite Quote:

"You cannot tax a society into prosperity."

Favorite Sport:

Basketball

Favorite TV Shows:

Discovery Channel

Favorite Type of Music:

Country

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Caribbean area

First Car:

1956 Chevy

First Job:

Press boy

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Music, hunting

Mother's Name:

Helen Euwema

Mother's Occupation:

Maid

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Take my son and grandchildren on an African Safari.

Names of Grandchildren:

Jaden, Dillon, Brady, Beau, Joycelyn, Ava, Sophia

Number of Grandchildren:

7

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

President Bush

Personal Hero and Why:

Ron Morin- He gave up all he had to help feed orphans and widows in Guatemala.

Pets (include names):

Samson- Bull Terrier

Priority Issues:

Immigration, lower taxes, less onerous laws

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Didn't like politicians and their lack of a straight answer. We need less government, not more. I fought against socialism - we are becoming what we used to fight against. It always leads to poverty except for the government officials.

Spouse's Occupation:

Skin Specialist