About Greg.
Why I'm Running
I never imagined I'd run for public office.
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Like a lot of people, I became frustrated with politics. It felt like the louder things got, the less anyone was actually listening. So instead of spending my time arguing about politics, I focused on what mattered most—my family, coaching kids, building a small business, and trying to make my community a little better than I found it.
That changed during COVID.
Our fitness industry was shut down longer than almost any other. Rather than complain, I helped organize a coalition of independent gym owners to create safe reopening guidelines. We reached out to our elected officials—not to criticize, but to offer practical solutions.
No one responded.
Except one person, who told us that if we wanted lawmakers to listen, we needed to hire a lobbyist.
That moment stuck with me.
I realized the system wasn't built to listen to everyday people anymore. It had become too focused on the wealthy, the connected, and the politically powerful. Families trying to pay the bills, small business owners trying to survive, teachers, farmers, first responders, and workers were too often left without a real voice.
That's why I'm running.
Because I believe government should work for people—not political insiders.
A Family Rooted in District 23
I grew up in White Lake as the youngest of three boys in a neighborhood where everyone knew each other by name. My dad was a tool and die maker. My mom started as a stay-at-home mom before returning to school to become a nurse midwife.
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They taught me what hard work looks like, how to take care of yourself, and how important it is to look out for your neighbors.
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Like a lot of kids, I loved sports. I played three of them growing up, but I also struggled with my mental health. I didn't always cope in healthy ways, but those challenges taught me resilience, humility, and the importance of asking for help.
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After spending a year at Oakland University getting my footing, I transferred to Central Michigan University. I thought I was going to try walking onto the football team, but life had other plans. I found cheerleading instead.
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It gave me purpose, lifelong friendships, and eventually introduced me to my wife, Lindsay, who grew up in Metamora. Today we still coach youth cheer together.
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After college, I became a teacher because I wanted to invest in young people. Later, I built a small business helping people improve their health and quality of life. Whether I was in a classroom, coaching athletes, or working with clients, the goal was always the same: help people reach their potential.
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Today Lindsay and I are raising our four children here in District 23.
Why This Matters
Becoming a dad changed the way I see the future.
It's no longer just about the next election or the next news cycle. It's about the Michigan we're leaving to our kids.
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The Oxford school shooting deeply affected our family. We moved here because of the schools. Like so many parents, we never imagined something like that could happen in our community.
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But in the days that followed, I also witnessed something remarkable. Neighbors showed up for one another. Complete strangers became family. It reminded me that while politics often divides us, our communities are still capable of incredible compassion.
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That's the Michigan I know.
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That's the Michigan worth fighting for.
Over the years, I've watched Michigan voters come together to support common-sense ideas, only to see too many of those conversations get lost in partisan politics or special interests.
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I believe we can do better.
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I believe government works best when it starts by listening.
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That's what People Over Politics means to me.
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It means remembering that the best ideas don't come from Lansing. They come from kitchen tables, classrooms, farms, small businesses, and neighborhoods across District 23.
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I'm not running because I have all the answers.
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I'm running because I believe the people of Michigan do.
My job is to listen, bring those voices to Lansing, and never forget who sent me there.
If that vision resonates with you, I'd be honored to have you join this campaign. Whether you host a house meeting, volunteer, share your ideas, or simply tell a friend about our movement, you're helping build a Michigan where government works for people again.
I hope you'll join us.
-Greg