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MEET MIKE


​I was born and raised in Jackson County. I met my high school sweetheart and beautiful wife of 43 years at Vandercook Lake High School in Jackson. We are the proud parents to 3 adult children and grandparents to several beautiful grandchildren. We chose to raise our family here because we love our community. I also chose to run my business here in the 16th senate district. I am an active member of the Jackson Free Methodist Church. I also enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, working out, and being an avid woodworker in “grandpa’s workshop.”

EDUCATION

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​I earned a bachelor’s degree from General Motors Institute (GMI) in 1978, and a master of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1979.

PROFESSIONAL

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​I am the proud  founder and owner of Orbitform, a leading engineering company that manufactures forming, fastening, joining and assembly equipment for a wide range of industries and applications. The company provides world-class prototype engineering services for assembly of parts and specialized forming and fastening. I also worked for General Motors in various management and engineering roles for 13 years.


PUBLIC OFFICE

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 1980s-90s: Columbia Central School Board
  • Board chair of Allegiance Health System

2010-2014 : Michigan House of Representatives, District 56 
  • COMMITTEES:​
    • ​Chair of Michigan Competitiveness
    • Member of Energy & Technology
    • Member of Financial Liability Reform
    • Member of Government Operations
    • Member of Health Policy 
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​2014 - present : Michigan Senate, District 16 
  • COMMITTEES:
    • Vice-chair for the Appropriations subcommittee for Community Health
    • Member of Energy and Technology 
    • Member of Elections and Government Reform
    • Chair of Michigan Competitiveness 
    •  Chair of the Senate Health Policy
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