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About me:

I'm a life long West Michigan resident and GRCC alumni.  I'm a husband and a dad who's lucky to have 2 great kids, one of whom has already attended GRCC.  I'm a veteran and was able to use my veteran's benefits to graduate from GRCC's HVAC program.  That degree helped to enhance my occupation as a plumber/pipe fitter, a career I've enjoyed for the last 10 years.  

Why I'm Running

GRCC is one of the cornerstones of our community and we're lucky to have it.  That having been said, here are 3 priorities which made me want to get more involved:

1. GRCC needs to remain an onramp to marginalized and disadvantaged communities.  We need to focus our programing in that direction.

2.GRCC needs to be an equitable resource for all stakeholders in the community.  We need to remove barriers and make GRCC open to all.

3. As Michigan in general and West Michigan in particular faces population decline, we need to ensure that GRCC is an attractive destination for students and faculty alike.

Endorsement List

UA Local 174
IBEW Local 275
LiUNA Local 355
SMART Local 7 Zone 2
Teamsters Local 406
Michigan Education Association
UAW Region 1D
Kent County Democratic Party
Kent County Black Caucus
GRCC Board of Trustees Vice Chair Kathleen Bruinsma
GRCC Board Trustee Sheryl Siegel
GRCC Board Trustee David Koetje
GRCC Board Trustee Salvador Lopez
Michigan State Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks
Michigan State House Representative Rachel Hood
Michigan State House Representative Phil Skaggs
Michigan State House Representative Kristian Grant
Kent County Commissioner Monica Sparks
Kent County Commissioner Michelle McCloud
Kent County Commissioner Carol Hennessey
Kent County Commissioner Lisa Oliver King
Kent County Commissioner Melissa LaGrand
Kent County Commissioner Tony Baker
Kent County Commissioner Stephen Wooden
Kent County Commissioner Kris Pachla
Grand Rapids City Commissioner Milinda Ysasi

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