Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

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

Former Second Vice Chair, Education Reform Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Elections and Ethics Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, Financial Services Committee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Minority Member, Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Former Member, School Aid and Education Subcommittee, Michigan State House of Representatives

Favorite Movie:

Lions for Lambs, Charlie Wilson's War, It's a Wonderful Life, Casablanca, The Dark Knight

Favorite Quote:

"If there's just one piece of advice I can give you, it's this - when there's something you really want, fight for it, don't give up no matter how hopeless it seems and when you've lost hope, ask yourself if ten years from now, you're gonna wish you gave it just one more shot. Because the best things in life, they don't come free."

"If you do what is best for the people you represent, then you don't have to worry about elections - your people will return you. If you don't, they won't...and they shouldn't." - John D. Dingell

Favorite Type of Music:

Classical to 1930's & 40's Jazz/Big Band through 50's & 60's Rock n' Roll to cheesy 80's one-hit wonders and current hip-hop and alternative rock. Special favorites include the Beatles, a solo John Lennon, the Beach Boys, the Killers, Taylor Swift, Youth Group, Israel Kamakawiwo 'Ole, My Chemical Romance and anything Motown.