EXPERIENCELarry DeShazor for State Senate

  • State Representative, Vice Chair House Republican Caucus
  • Legislative Committees: Commerce; Education; Senior Health, Security and Retirement; Transportation
  • 6 Years: Portage City Council Member
  • Portage Economic Development Corporation
  • Kalamazoo County Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Development Committee
  • Kalamazoo County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors

COMMUNITY

  • Rotary International
  • Pilot/Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
  • Chair, Boost MI Kids Coalition
  • Blue Ribbon Committee, Portage Public Schools
  • Member of Kalamazoo Right To Life (Meets Endorsement Criteria for RTL of Michigan)
  • "A" rating with the National Rifle Association

PERSONAL

  • 17 Years: Team Manager, State Farm Insurance
  • University of New Orleans, B.S., Business Administration
  • Married to Yvon for 24 years: 2 children, 1 grandchild
  • Members of St. Catherine of Siena Church
  • Members of Valley Family Church