A Representative from Michigan; born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., October 6, 1951; attended, Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; attended, Michigan State University, Lansing, Mich.; B.A., St. Marys College, Orchard Lake, Mich.; M.A., Marygrove College, Detroit, Mich.; United States Army, 1970-1971; Michigan National Guard; automotive engineer; contractor; teacher; farmer; unsuccessful nominee for election to the Michigan state senate in 2010; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress (January 3, 2013-present).