Full Name:
Thomas 'Tom' B. Hooker
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Pam; 2 Children: Troy, Tracy
Birth Place:
Wyoming, MI
Home City:
Byron Township, MI
Religion:
Baptist
Bachelors, Grand Valley State University
Masters, Western Michigan University
Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2010-2016
Former Member, Education Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Former Chair, Familes, Children and Seniors Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Former Member, Health Policy Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Former Member, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives
Teacher, Byron Center Public School System
Teacher, Christian Mission School, Peru
Leader, At-Risk Teen Bus Ministry, present
Member, Board of Directors, Christian Youth Camp
Trainer, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid
Summer Director, Christian Youth Camp
Board of Deacons, Heritage Baptist Church
Coach, High School Football
Volunteer, Little League Baseball
Volunteer, Pregnancy Resource Center
Instructor, Red Cross
Volunteer, Right to Life
Coach, Wrestling
Swimming Teacher, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
Coach, Youth Football
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Tom seeks to represent the people of the 77th district, because he believes the people need a community focused leader, who will not be a career politician and will support the needs of the people.