Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Michigan, District 7, 2016, 2018, 2020

Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 52, 2012-2016

Mayor, City of Saline, 1999-2012

Member, Saline City Council, 1993-1998

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Communications and Technology Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Elections Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Commercial Realtor, Swisher Commercial, 2006-2017

Assistant Controller, KPMG, District of Columbia Office, 1985-1988

Member, Saline Rotary Club, present

Vice-Chair, Advisory Council, National League of Cities

Former Member, Elected Officials Academy, Michigan Municipal League

Member, Executive Committee, Ann Arbor SPARK

Former Board Member/Former Vice President, Michigan Municipal League

Vice-Chair, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)

Chair, The Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (WATS)

Former Chair, Transportation Advisory Council, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)

Former Member, Workers Compensation Fund, Michigan Municipal League

Board Member, United Way of Washtenaw County, 2012-2017

Officer, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), 2008-2012

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

I am running for Congress for the same reason I ran for City Council, for Mayor, and for State Representative: Because I believe in serving my neighbors and giving a voice to the people in my community. I believe people in my district want a representative who will work for a better Michigan: one who prioritizes education, local businesses, working families, and protecting our treasured natural resources.

I know the people of the 7th Congressional District believe in a uniquely Michigan version of the American Dream. A dream of vibrant communities, world-class public schools, and Michigan businesses offering great jobs to Michigan talent, based in a state with unique beauty and natural resources. People in our community believe in the power of a uniquely American promise--equality of opportunity--and recognize that, even today, this promise remains unfulfilled for far too many in Michigan.

These are not Democratic or Republican values. These are our values. They are the bedrock of Michigan's once and future prosperity. And just as these values deserved a champion in Lansing, they deserve a champion in Washington.

I am running because there is work to be done. For the families that have seen their Michigan dream torn down, let's rebuild it. For the families that have built their own Michigan dream with hard work and determination, let's help them protect it. I'm excited to take that message to every voter in this district, and to ask them for their support as we work to take Michigan values to Washington and rebuild the Michigan dream.