Candidate, Michigan State House of Representatives, District 84, 2014

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Project Manager/Program Administator, Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), 2011-2012

Executive Director, Employers’ Unemployment Compensation Council (EUCC), 1996-2006

Employer Member, Michigan Employment Security Board of Review, 2006-2011

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

Since purchasing a home in Port Austin, I have spent a considerable amount of time in the Thumb area.

The 84th District is unique in that we basically have two major industries -- farming and tourism. We need to work together in a way that the tourist industry enhances the farming industry and vise versa.

I want to work to bring young business minded entrepreneurs back to small town Michigan.

It breaks my heart to see all of the closed up once thriving businesses in every small town. I want work to keep regulation in check, since every new regulation adds time and cost to doing business.

I support the idea of a part-time legislature. If a large state like Texas can do it, so can Michigan.