Background
Posthumus, Richard Earl was born on July 19, 1950 in Hastings, Michigan, United States. Son of Earl Martin and Lola Marie Posthumus.
Posthumus, Richard Earl was born on July 19, 1950 in Hastings, Michigan, United States. Son of Earl Martin and Lola Marie Posthumus.
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Public Affairs Management, Michigan State University, 1972. Executive vice president Farmers and Manufacturers BeetSugar Association, Saginaw, Michigan, 1972-1974, Michigan Beef Commission, Lansing, 1974-1978. Director constituent relations Republican Caucus, Michigan House of Representatives, 1979-1982, majority leader, 1991.
Self-employed farmer, 1974.
Third vice-chairman Michigan Republican Committee, 1971-1973. Member Hope Church of the Brethren.
Executive vice president Farmers and Manufacturers Beet Sugar Association, Saginaw, Michigan, 1972—1974, Michigan Beef Commission, Lansing, 1974—1978. Director constituent relations Republican caucus Michigan House Representatives, 1979—1982. Senator State of Michigan, 1983—1998, senate major leader, 1991—1998, lieutenant governor, 1999—2002.
Self-employed farmer, since 1974.
Third vice chairman Michigan Republican Committee, 1971—1973. Member hope Church of Brethren. Member of Alpha Gamma Rho.
Married Pamela Ann Bartz, June 23, 1972. Children: Krista, Lisa, Heather, Bryan.