Education:
BA, Political Science, Hope College.

Professional Experience:
County Clerk, Kent County, Michigan, 1992-2000.

Political Experience:
Michigan Secretary of State, 2002-present.

Organizations:
Member, Grand Rapids Public Museum Foundation Board, 2000-present
President, Byron Center Fine Arts Foundation, 1999-present
Member, Grand Rapids Rotary, 1999-present
Member, Byron Center Community Fine Arts Council, 1997-present
Member, Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society, 1997-present
Member, Board of Directors, Potters House Foundation, 1997-present
Member, United States Supreme Court Historical Society, 1996-present
Member, Frederick Meijer Gardens, 1995-present
Member, Friends of John Ball Zoological Park, 1995-present
Member, Friends of Van Andel Museum, 1995-present
Member, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, 1992-present
Member, Grand Rapids Early Morning Riser's Club, 1992-present
Member, Corinth Reformed Church, 1983-present
Vice President, Board of Directors, Women's Resource Center, 2001-2002
Member, Board of Directors, Junior Achievement Alumni Board, 1997-1999
Member, Board of Directors, American Heart Association, 1995-1999
Member, Grandville Rotary, 1990-1999
Member, Board of Directors, Project Rehab Foundation, 1997-1998
President, Byron Center Historical Society, 1990-1992
Member, National Association of Secretaries of State.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, 54 Jefferson Study Committee, 1997-present
Secretary, Attorney Grievance Commission, 2001-2002
Attorney Grievance Commission, 1999-2002
Secchia Millennium Commission, 2000
Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission
State Administrative Board.