John Damoose
John Damoose | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 107th district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Lee Chatfield |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexandria, Virginia | February 5, 1972
Political party | Republican |
Children | 4 |
Education | University of Michigan (BA) |
John N. Damoose (born February 5, 1972) is an American politician and television producer serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 107th district. Elected in 2020, he succeeded House Speaker Lee Chatfield on January 1, 2021.
Education
Damoose earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Michigan in 1994.[1]
Career
After graduating from college, Damoose worked for the Christian Broadcast Network in Virginia Beach, Virginia and later as a producer on The 700 Club. In 1997, he returned to Michigan, where he founded 45 North Productions with his father. Damoose has also written several books, including Red Sky in the Morning.[1]
In the 2020 Republican primary, Damoose placed first in a field of seven candidates for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Damoose then defeated Democratic nominee Jim Page in the November general election. He assumed office on January 1, 2021.[2][3]
Personal life
Damoose and his wife live in Harbor Springs, Michigan.[4] Damoose's grandfather, Naseeb G. “Ance” Damoose, was a political leader who served as the city manager of Ypsilanti, Michigan in the 1950s.[5][6] Damoose's father, John B. Damoose was a marketing executive at Chrysler and Ford Motor Company before establishing 45 North Productions.[7]
References
- ^ a b "John Damoose". 9 & 10 News. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ News-Review, Steve Zucker, Petoskey. "107th House district candidates' views differ on areas economic needs". Sault Ste. Marie Evening News - Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "John Damoose". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ "About the Candidate | Elect John Damoose for State Representative". Elect John Damoose. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ "The Damoose Family In Ypsilanti | Ann Arbor District Library". aadl.org. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ "Naseeb G. "Ance" Damoose | Ann Arbor District Library". aadl.org. Retrieved 2020-11-19.
- ^ "JBD Biography – 45 North Productions". Retrieved 2020-11-19.