Born Zeeland, MI, February 19, 1972; married; 2 children. Graduate Holland Christian (Holland, MI) 1990. B.S. in accountancy, Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) 1994. Business owner. Former certified public accountant. Member: Elmbrook Church Financial Counseling (dir.). Former member: WSCA School Bd. (vice chm., treas., secy.); WICPA; Metro-Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce; Institute of Management Accountants (bd. mbr.).

Elected to Assembly 2010; reelected 2012.