Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
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Birth
Date: 7/21/1967
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Kristine; children: 3, Elaina, Olivia and Blake
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion: Christian Reformed
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Occupation: consultant, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA in business administration from Calvin College and a master’s degree in management from Aquinas College; board certified Medical Practice Executive, American College of Medical Practice Executives
Biographical Sketch:
He owned a consulting firm and has over 15 years of management consulting expertise; his firm provided services all across the United States. He’s previously held senior management roles with Spectrum Health, Health Development International, ProCare Systems as well as other health care organizations. Mark has also served as an adjunct instructor at Grand Valley State University. He was involved in the city of Walker in varying capacities from serving on the Planning Commission from (2005-11), as City Commissioner to the 2nd Ward (2011-13), and as Mayor (2013-18)
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO and MEDC, Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection, Health Policy , Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Health and Human Services DHHS
Postions Held: Assistant Minority Whip
City of Residence: Walker
District Description: part of Kent County
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Notes: Minority Vice Chair of the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection; Minority Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO and MEDC
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education & Community Colleges, Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid & Dept of Education, Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation
City of Residence: Walker
District Description: cities of Cedar Springs, Grandville, Rockford and Walker; townships of Algoma, Alpine, Solon, Sparta and Tyrone in Kent County
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education & Community Colleges
Elected to the Michigan Senate in a special election 5/3/2021.
Committees Served On: Appropriations
District Description: cities of Cedar Springs, Grandville, Rockford and Walker; townships of Algoma, Alpine, Solon, Sparta and Tyrone in Kent County
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Bibliography:
Manual 2019 p.204
