About MeI have been engaged in policy development and the legislative process for over a decade. I and currently the Deputy Policy and Deputy Budget Director for the Michigan House Republican Policy Office. Previously, I worked for State Representative Jim Lilly (Park Township) and as Chief of Staff to State Senator Phil Pavlov (St. Clair) who Chaired the Senate Education committee.
Prior to rejoining the legislature in 2017, I worked for The Governor John Engler Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University as the Director of Public Policy and External Relations. I was responsible for monitoring education policy initiatives across the country and serves as the Center’s liaison to various government agencies. I started my career in the Michigan House of Representatives where I focused on education issues and appropriations as the lead staffer for State Reps. Deb Shaughnessy (Charlotte), Larry DeShazor (Kalamazoo) and Fran Amos (Waterford) in the Michigan House of Representatives. Also, I worked as a lobbyist for Grant Consulting Group, a government and public relations firm, with clients in Michigan and Washington, DC. |
Education |
In 2002, I graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Relations with a concentration in communication. I also received my master's degree from Central Michigan University in 2016.
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Personal
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I've lived and worked in Michigan nearly all of my life. I love anything from or about the Great Lakes state. I enjoy riding my fat tire bike, fishing, or anything else outdoors.
My wife Mary and I have three boys and live just north of Lansing in DeWitt. We love to travel and find adventures wherever we go. |