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Bolger, Jase (R)

Office: 164 CB Term: 3rd Phone: (517) 373-1787 Email: JamesBolger@house.mi.gov Home Address: 216 W. Mansion, Marshall, MI, 49063 PH: 269-781-2704 Website: http://www.gophouse.com/welcome.asp?District=063 Seat Number: 5 Standing Committees: LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL(C), HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE(VC) (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Former Calhoun County Commissioner, Speaker Bolger was first elected in 2008 to the Michigan House. In 2010 Bolger was elected to serve as House Speaker following the GOP's pickup of the House in the November general election.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Twelve years ago, just after his second child was born, Rep. Bolger got together with a few friends and business associates to start a small business. That business, Summit Credit Services, updates phone records for Fortune 100 companies throughout the country. The company has brought more than 20 jobs to Michigan.

EDUCATION

After graduating from Charlotte High School, Rep. Bolger attended Western Michigan University where he earned his Bachelor's of Business Administration. He achieved dual majors in Finance and Political Science.

PERSONAL

Born 2/2/71, Rep. Bolger has been married to his high school sweetheart Molly for 18 years. They have two children together, Nicholas and Megan.

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