Background
Cherry,, John D. was born on May 5, 1951 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States. Son of John D. Senior and Margaret L. (Roark) Cherry.
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan State Legislator
Cherry,, John D. was born on May 5, 1951 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States. Son of John D. Senior and Margaret L. (Roark) Cherry.
Bachelor in Political Science, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1973. Master of Public Administration, University Michigan, Flint, 1984. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Saginaw Valley State University.
Doctor of Public Service (honorary), Central Michigan University.
Chairman 7th Congressional District Democratic Committee, Michigan, 1973-1975. Administrative assistant to senator Gary Corbin, 1975-1981. Michigan political director American Federation State, County & Municipal Employees (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations), 1981-1982.
Member District 79 Michigan House of Representatives, Lansing, 1983-1986. Member District 28 Michigan State Senate, 1987—2002, minority leader, member legislation council, president, 2003—2011. Lieutenant governor State of Michigan, 2003—2011.
Treasurer National Lieutenant Governor's Association, 2004—2005, chairman, 2006. Vice chair, then chair Great Lakes Commission, 2005—2009. Chairman Lieutenant Governor’s Commission Higher Education & Economic Growth.
Gubernatorial appointee Midwestern Higher Education Compact.
Delaware Democratic National Convention, 1996, 2000, 2004. Member Genesee County Democratic Executive Board, 1983—2002, Michigan Jobs Commission Board, 1996—2000.
Married Pamela M. Faris, 1979. Children: Meghan, John.