Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 7
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/15/1959
City: Monroe, MI
County: Monroe County MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Sarah; children: Adam and Amanda; grandchildren:James
Number of Children: 2
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Occupation: purchasing manager
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Albion College;
MA, Aquinas College
Biographical Sketch:
Member of Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service Visiting Committee, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners Board of Directors, National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited, Whitetails Unlimited, Tri-County Sports men’s League, Monroe Rod and Gun Club, Pheasants Forever, Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, Bedford Business Association, Milan Chamber of Commerce, Grass Lake Chamber of Commerce, MIS Cares, Monroe County
Opportunity Program, Monroe Senior Center, Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Monroe County, Tomorrow’s Child, War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee, Michigan Wildlife Refuge, Monroe County Planning Commission, Monroe Family YMCA Board of Directors, Michigan Education Trust Fund Board of
Directors, Chairman of Running Waters District of Boy Scouts of America, Frenchtown Senior Center, Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Education Foundation for Monroe Public Schools, and Community Foundation of Monroe County. Recipient of special recognition and “Legislator of the Year” Awards from Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Michigan Sheriff’s Association, Police Officer’s Association of
Michigan, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union,Michigan Children’s Trust Fund, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, American Legion of Michigan, Habitat for Humanity, Small Business Association of Michigan, and Michigan Nonprofit
Association.
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers; President Pro Tempore and Majority Leader
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Government Operations
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Government Operations , Michigan Capitol Committee
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District Description: Monroe County and townships of Summit, Leoni, Grass Lake, Norvell and City of Grass Lake in Jackson County; townships of Manchester, Bridgewater Lodi, Saline, Pittsfield and York; cities of Manchester and Saline in Washtenaw County
Reason for Leaving Office:
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Government Operations; and the Michigan Capitol Committee; Chair of the Legislative Council; Member of the Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Economic Development and Regulatory Reform, Energy Policy and Public Utilities, Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District Description: All of Monroe county; townships of Bridgewater, Lodi, Manchester, Pittsfield, Saline and York, and cities of Saline and part of Milan [see map in Manual p.150] in Washtenaw county; townships of Grass Lake, Leoni, Norvell and Summit, and city of Grass Lake in Jackson County
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform
Committees Served On: Banking and Financial Institutions , Economic Development and Regulatory Reform, Energy Policy and Public Utilities, Homeland Security and Emerging Technologies
Postions Held: President Pro Tempore
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District Description: All of Monroe county; townships of Bridgewater, Lodi, Manchester, Pittsfield, Saline and York, and cities of Saline and part of Milan [see map in Manual p.170] in Washtenaw county; townships of Grass Lake, Leoni, Norvell and Summit, and city of Grass Lake in Jackson County
Reason for Leaving Office:
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform
Committees Served On: House Television and Oversight , Conservation and Outdoor Recreation , Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security
Postions Held: Majority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District Description: Townships of London, Exeter, Ash, Berlin, Raisinville, Ida, LaSalle, Monroe and part of Frenchtown [see map in Manual p.239], cities of Oakville, Scofield, Maybee, Carleton, South Rockwood, Estral Beach, Grape, Monroe, Lulu and Luna Pier in Monroe County
Reason for Leaving Office: Term Limited
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: He also served on the Legislative Council and the House Fiscal Agency Governing Board.
Committees Served On: Energy and Technology , Local Government and Urban Policy , Tax Policy , Veterans' Affairs
Postions Held: Assistant Minority Floor Leader
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District Description: Townships of Ash, Berlin, Frenchtown, Monroe, La Salle, Erie and Raisinville, and cities of Luna Pier and Monroe in Monroe County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Committees Served On: Economic Development , Energy and Technology , House Oversight and Operations, Veterans' Affairs
City of Residence: Monroe
County of Residence Monroe
District Description: Townships of Ash, Berlin, Frenchtown, Monroe, La Salle, Erie and Raisinville, and cities of Luna Pier and Monroe in Monroe County
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Notes: Chair: Veterans' Affairs.
Bibliography:
Capitol2009 p.22; Capitol2011 p.22; manual2014 p.160, includes picture
