Elected to Macomb County's Public Works Commission in 2016; Former Secretary of State; Former U.S. Representative for Michigan's 10th District; born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., May 7, 1954; graduated from Lakeshore High School, St. Clair Shores, Mich.; attended Macomb County Community College, Warren, Mich.; attended Northwood Institute; trustee, Harrison Township Board, Harrison Township, Mich., 1979-1980; Harrison Township supervisor, Harrison Township, Mich., 1980-1992; treasurer, Macomb County, Mich., 1992-1994; Michigan secretary of state, 1994-2002; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2003-present); chair, Committee on House Administration (One Hundred Thirteenth Congress).