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Lieutenant Governor John Darrell Cherry, Jr. (MI)


Current Office: Lieutenant Governor
First Elected: 11/05/2002
Party: Democratic



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Pamela M. Faris
2 Children: Meghan, John Daniel.
Birth Date: 05/05/1951
Birthplace: Sulphur Springs, TX
Home City: Clio, MI
Religion: Episcopalian

Education:
MPA, University of Michigan, Flint, 1984
BA, Political Science, University of Michigan, 1973.

Professional Experience:
Michigan Political Director, American Federation of State, County, Municipal, Employees, AFL-CIO, 1982-1983
Administrative Assistant, Michigan State Senate, 1975-1981.

Political Experience:
President, Michigan State Senate, present
Lieutenant Governor, State of Michigan, 2002-present
Senator, Michigan State Senate, 1986-2002
Representative, Michigan State House of Representatives, 1982-1986.


Organizations:
American Society of Public Administration, Saginaw Valley Chapter
Clio Chamber of Commerce
Ducks Unlimited
Eagles
Eastern Michigan Springer Spaniel Association
English Springer Spaniel Club of Michigan
Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce
Holly Chamber of Commerce
Officer at Large, Michigan Democratic Party
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
National Rifle Association
Ortonville Chamber of Commerce
Pheasants Forever
Ruffed Grouse Society
Sierra Club.






Photo for Lieutenant Governor John Darrell Cherry, Jr. (MI)



Contact Information

Department Webmail:
http://www.michigan.gov/gov/0, ...
Department Website:
http://www.michigan.gov/ltgov

Department Address
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Post Office Box 30013
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-373-6800
Fax: 517-241-3956





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