Jase Bolger

Jase Bolger
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 63rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2008
Preceded by Andy Dillon (as speaker)
Personal details
Born Grand Rapids, Michigan,
United States
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Molly
Children Nicholas
Megan
Residence Calhoun County, Michigan
Religion Roman Catholic

James "Jase" Bolger is the current speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. He was sworn in as Speaker on January 12, 2011.

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Political career

Bolger was first elected as a State Representative in November 2008. He is in his second term as a State Representative and his first as Speaker.

He represents Michigan's 63rd legislative District, which includes the eastern Kalamazoo County city of Galesburg and the townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavilion, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft and Wakeshma; as well as the central/north-western Calhoun County city of Marshall and townships of Bedford, Emmett, Marshall, Newton and Pennfield.

Personal life

James "Jase" Bolger was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of James and Eileen Bolger.[1] Because of his father's job as a Michigan State Police trooper, the family moved around the state often, before settling in Charlotte, Michigan when Jase entered first grade. Jase graduated Western Michigan University with a degree in business.

Bolger founded and operates a small business that offers telephone- and computer-based support to Fortune 100 companies throughout the country. One of his goals is to bring work back to Michigan.

After a decade of civic and community activites, Bolger was first elected to public office in 2004 as a Calhoun County Commissioner. One of his priorities as a Commissioner was to minimize the county's spending which he believed was necessary to secure the county's future.

Bolger graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Political Science.

Being an Eagle Scout helped to instill the value of community service in Bolger. He has shown his interest in helping youth and improving the economy through his involvement with AYSO Soccer, the Rotary, United Way, the KAAAP mentor program, Oaklawn Hospital, the Knights of Columbus, and several Chambers of Commerce.

Bolger is married to his high school sweetheart Molly, and they have two children, Nicholas and Megan. Jase and his family are Roman Catholic and members of St. Mary's parish in Marshall.

Reference

  1. ^ Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger says GOP has 'no excuses,' must deliver results, By Paula M. Davis | Kalamazoo Gazette, published January 9, 2011

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Speaker of the House: Jase Bolger (R) • Speaker pro Tempore: John J. Walsh (R) • Majority Leader: Jim Stamas (R) • Minority Leader: Richard Hammel (D)
   
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