Representative VanderWall (R-Ludington) is serving his 10th year in the Michigan Legislature.
Biography
He was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2016. After which, he served in the Michigan Senate from 2018 to 2022. In 2022, his district elected him back to the Michigan House, and he won reelection in 2024.
Prior to his election to the legislature, he served as a commissioner and chairman for the Mason County Board of Commissioners. Representative VanderWall is a small business owner. Before elected office, he worked much of his adult life with Eberhard Foods and Prevo’s Family Market. He also served on the board of Old Kent Bank, as well as the Mason County Growth Alliance Board, Northern Michigan Counties Association, and the Mason County Housing Board.
District
He represents the 102nd House District, which includes parts of Oceana, Manistee, Mason, and Muskegon counties.
Committees
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- Health Policy, chair
- Finance
- Government Operations
- Natural Resources and Tourism
We asked Representative VanderWall a few questions to learn more about him:
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- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
- A – The Caribbean.
- What’s your favorite hobby other than politics?
- A – Hunting, snowmobiling, and motorcycle riding.
- What did you want to be when you were a kid?
- A – A teacher.
- What’s your favorite game to play or sport to watch and/or play?
- A – Football, I’m a huge Green Bay Packer fan
- What’s your favorite travel destination outside of Michigan?
