Senator, Michigan State Senate, District 20, 2015-2019

Assistant President Pro Tempore, Michigan State Senate, 2014-2019

Candidate, Michigan State Senate, District 20, 2018

Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 2010-2014

Member, Portage City Council, 2003-2010

Former First Vice Chair, Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, Michigan State Senate

Member, City of Portage Cable Committee

Member, City of Portage City Manager Review Committee

Chair, City of Portage Walkable Community Committee

Chair, City of Portage Youth Involvement Committee

Former Member, Commerce Committee, Michigan State Senate

Vice Chair, Environmental Health Advisory Council

Member, Greater Kalamazoo Homebuilders Association Membership Committee

Chair, Greater Kalamazoo Homebuilders Association Membership Committee

Former Member, Health Policy Committee, Michigan State Senate

Former Member, Insurance Committee, Michigan State Senate

Member, Kalamazoo Child Abuse and Neglect Council

Chair, Kalamazoo County Environmental Health Advisory Committee

Member, Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force

Member, Kalamazoo Infant Safe Sleep Coalition

Former Chair, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security Committee, Michigan State Senate

Chair, City of Portage Ad Hoc Affordable Housing Committee, 2006-2007

Chair, City of Portage Water and Sewer Committee, 2005-2007

Member, Public Policy Committee Michigan Association of Realtors, 2007

Real Estate Agent, RE/MAX Advantage, 2003-present

Program Administrator, Catholic Family Services, 1995-2003

Student Supervisor, Michigan State University, 1991-1995

Volunteer, Catholic Family Services

Member, Chamber of Commerce

Member, Ducks Unlimited

Member, Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer, Junior Achievement

Vice Chair, Kalamazoo County Republican Party

Member, Kalamazoo County Republican Party

Member, Kalamazoo County Republican Women's Group

Member, Kalamazoo Farm Bureau

Volunteer, Kalamazoo Rod & Gun Club

Member, Michigan Associaiton of Realtors

Member, Michigan Association of Homebuilders

Member, Michigan Farm Bureau

Member, Michigan State Alumni Association

Member, National Association of Homebuilders

Member, National Association of Realtors

Member/Volunteer, Valley Family Church

Chair, Continuing Education For Young Families, Kalamazoo Public Schools, 1999-2006

Coach, Girls On The Run, 2004-2006

Coach, American Youth Soccer Association, 2001-2002

Awards:

2008 Homebuilders Association of Greater Kalamazoo, Associate of the Year.

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

As a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo County, I appreciate the uniqueness and attractiveness of our community. I treasure our wonderful spot in this state. I have been an active volunteer in our community and have enjoyed serving the residents of Portage. I would like to continue my community service and serve the larger community.