State Representative THERESA ABED D–71st Representative District Office: Room N-1090, Cora B. Anderson House Office Bldg, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-0853, Toll-Free: (855) 328-6671, Fax: (517) 373-6589, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: abed.housedems.com Committees: Education; Insurance; Regulatory Reform Biography: Democrat, of Grand Ledge; children David and Kimberly; bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work, Wayne State University; public schools social worker for 33 years; Eaton County Commissioner for two terms; family counseling center thera- pist, St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Michigan State University field liaison for Social Work pro gram; fellowship from Michigan State University for the Michigan Political Leader ship Program; Michigan Safe Schools/Safe Communities; Office of Public Health Pre pared ness Initiative with Homeland Security; Service Academy Review Board; former vice-president and board member of the Y.E.S. House; former member of Grand Ledge Alliance for a Quality Community, Community Initia tive for Drug-Free Environment; Steering Committee for Federally Funded Title V Grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; facilitator for Make A Difference Com- munity Recog nition Dinner; Caring Neighbor Advisory Board; spearheaded employee coat drive at Grand Ledge City Hall for the clothing bank; volunteer, Grand Ledge Reuse, Dejunk and Recycle Day and Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner; team coach for Odyssey of the Mind; elected to the House of Repre senta tives, 2012. State Representative BRIAN BANKS D–1st Representative District Office: Room S-585, Cora B. Anderson House Office Bldg., P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-0154, Toll-Free: (888) 254-5291, Fax: (517) 373-6094, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: banks.housedems.com Committees: Criminal Justice; Local Government; Military and Veterans Affairs Biography: Democrat, of Harper Woods; born November 15, 1976, in Detroit; Pente costal; bach- e lor’s degree and master’s degree in education, Wayne State University; law degree, Michigan State University College of Law; Ph.D. Candidate Public Policy and Admin- istration, Walden University; former elementary school teacher, adjunct pro fessor, Baker College; former board member, Wayne State University Criminal Justice Depart- ment and Emmanuel Community Services; Member 14th Congressional District Democratic Party; elected to the House of Representatives, 2012. Michigan Manual 2013 -2014 Chapter III – THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH • 177 State Representative VICKI BARNETT D–37th Representative District Office: Room S-886, Cora B. Anderson House Office Bldg., P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-1793, Toll-Free: (888) 642-4037, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: barnett.housedems.com Committees: Tax Policy (Minority Vice Chair); Commerce Biography: Democrat, of Farmington Hills; born July 8, 1954, in Detroit; husband, Mark Steckloff; children, Samantha and Jordan; master’s degree, University of Michigan-Dearborn; invest ment consultant; president, Michigan Municipal League; chair of the Data Advi- sory Council for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments; vice chair of National Task Force on Interoperability; board member, National League of Cities; member, Farmington Hills City Council, 1995-2003; Farmington Hills Mayor, 2003-2007; elected to the House of Representatives, 2008, 2010, 2012; Assistant Democratic Floor Leader. State Representative JASE BOLGER R–63rd Representative District Office: Room H-164, Capitol Bldg., P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-1787, Toll-Free: (877) 265-4371, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: www.jasebolger.com Committees: Legislative Council (Chair); House Fiscal Agency Governing Board (Vice Chair) Biography: Republican, of Marshall; born February 2, 1971, in Grand Rapids; wife, Molly; children, Nicholas and Megan; member and usher, St. Mary Catholic Church; bachelor’s degree in business administration with majors in finance and political science, Western Michigan University; small business founder, Summit Credit Services, Kalamazoo; Eagle Scout; member, AYSO Soccer, the Rotary, United Way, the KAAAP mentor program, Oaklawn Hospital, the Knights of Columbus, several chambers of commerce; elected to Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, 2004; elected to the House of Representatives, 2008, 2010, 2012; Speaker of the House, 2011, 2012, 2013. 178 • Chapter III – THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Michigan Manual 2013 -2014 State Representative WINNIE BRINKS D–76th Representative District Office: Room N-1095, Cora B. Anderson House Office Bldg., P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-0822, Fax: (517) 373-5276, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: repbrinks.com Committees: Education; Health Policy Biography: Democrat, of Grand Rapids; born February 17, 1968 in Mount Vernon, Washington; married to Steve, three children, Olivia, Annalise, and Emma; bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Calvin College; executive director, One Way House Inc., educator in Grand Rapids Christian Schools and Godfrey-Lee public schools, case worker at The Source; chair, East Grand Rapids Parent-Teacher Association’s Legislative Committee; member, Christian Reformed Church; elected to the House of Representa tives, 2012. State Representative TERRY BROWN D–84th Representative District Office: Room S-1188, Cora B. Anderson House Office Bldg., P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-0476, Fax: (517) 373-9852, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: brown.housedems.com Committees: Appropriations (Subcommittees: Agriculture and Rural Development (Minority Vice Chair); Natural Resources (Minority Vice Chair); School Aid) Biography: Democrat, of Pigeon; born May 15, 1959, in Pigeon; wife of 30 years, Carol; daughter, Teresa; sons, Christopher and Bryan; religion, Protestant; bachelor’s degree, Graceland University (Iowa); master’s degree in social work, Michigan State University; master’s degree in educational administration, Grand Valley State University; associate pastor, Bay Port Community of Christ; social worker; former school social worker and Huron ISD principal, Huron Learning Center, Bad Axe; owner, Integrity Matters, LLC pro vid- ing training, advocacy and staffing related to interpersonal skills, education, and politics; special education supervisor, Saginaw ISD and Freeland schools and Bay-Arenac ISD and Bay City Public Schools; charter member, Huron County Council on Abuse and Neglect (CA/N), Zero to Three Family Mentor Program, Huron Homeless Coalition; member, MSU Extension Council, Camp Scholarship Board, Human Development Commission’s Drug and Alcohol Advisory Committee; volunteer, youth hockey referee, Special Olympics coach; elected to the House of Representatives, 2006, 2008, 2012. Michigan Manual 2013 -2014 Chapter III – THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH • 179 State Representative CHARLES M. BRUNNER D–96th Representative District Office: Room S-1285, Cora B. Anderson House Office Bldg., P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-0158, Toll-Free: (866) 737-0096, Fax: (517) 373-8881, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: house.mi.gov/cbrunner Committees: Agriculture (Minority Vice Chair); Energy and Technology; Tourism Biography: Democrat of Bay City; born April 15, 1952, in Bay City; wife, Judy; associate’s degree in business administration, Delta College; bachelor’s in business/marketing education, master’s in business education, master’s in secondary school administration, Central Michigan University; high school business teacher for 30 years; helped establish the Northwest Citizens District Council in the mid-1980s; founding member of the Mayors Automotive Coalition; founded General Motors Powertrain Support Group; started annual citywide Clean-up Program, Adopt-a-Park Program and Mayor’s Housing Ini- tiative in Bay City; member, Bay County Historical Society, board member, Friends of Bay City State Park, founding member, Bay Future; Bay City Commissioner from 2001 to 2007; Mayor of Bay City, 2007-2010; elected to the House of Representatives, 2010, 2012. State Representative JON BUMSTEAD R–100th Representative District Office: Room S-1289, Cora B. Anderson House Office Bldg., P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-7317, Toll-Free: (877) 999-0995, Fax: (517) 373-9469, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: www.repbumstead.com Committees: Appropriations (Subcommittees: Natural Resources (Chair); Agricultural and Rural Devel- op ment; Environmental Quality; Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) Biography: Republican, of Newaygo; born July 30, 1957, in Fremont; children, Belinda, Ray, and Jona, four grandchildren; Newaygo United Methodist Church; graduate, Newaygo High School; 30 years as owner-operator of his own home-building/remodel ing business, Bumstead Construction; charter member, Newaygo Jaycees; member, Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Home Builders Association, Newaygo County Building Review Board, NRA, Right to Life, Michigan United Conservation Corps, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association; past president, Safari Club International; member, Brooks Township Plan- ning Commission; elected to the House of Representa tives, 2010, 2012. 180 • Chapter III – THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Michigan Manual 2013 -2014 State Representative MIKE CALLTON, D.C. R–87th Representative District Office: Room N-1191, Cora B. Anderson House Office Bldg., P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909, (517) 373-0842, Fax: (517) 373-6979, E-Mail: [email protected], Website: www.repmikecallton.com Committees: