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Pam Faris

Not to be confused with Pam Ferris.
Pam Faris
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 48th district
In office
January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019
Preceded byRichard Hammel
Succeeded bySheryl Kennedy
Second Lady of Michigan
In role
January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011
Preceded byPam Posthumus
Succeeded byJulie Calley
Personal details
Born (1957-02-15) February 15, 1957 (age 67)
Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJohn D. Cherry Jr.
Children2
RelativesJohn Cherry III (son), Deborah Cherry (sister-in-law)
ResidenceClio, Michigan
Alma materMott Community College, Baker College

Pam Faris (born February 15, 1957) is a former American politician from Michigan. Faris is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 48 and a former Second Lady of Michigan.

Early life

On February 15, 1957, Faris was born in Flint, Michigan. In 1975, Faris graduated from Powers Catholic High School in Flint, Michigan.[1][2]

Education

Faris earned an honorary associate degree from Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. Faris earned a bachelor's degree in business administration-human resources from Baker College in Flint, Michigan.[1][3]

Career

Faris started her career at General Motors at Fisher Body.[2] Faris was a case coordinator and a jury coordinator with the Genesee Circuit Court system. In 2003, Faris retired as a jury coordinator.[1][4][2]

In 2008, Faris became the CEO of the MDP-MI Blue Tiger until 2009.[1]

In 2010, Faris was appointed to become a member of the board of trustees for Mott Community College.[1][2]

On November 6, 2012, Faris won the election and became a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 48. Faris defeated Jeffrey Woolman with 63.77% of the votes.[5] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Faris won the election and continued serving District 48. Faris defeated Stephanie K. Stikovich with 62.33% of the votes.[6] On November 8, 2016, as an incumber, Far is won the election and continued serving District 48. Far is defeated Joseph Reno with 53.82% of the vote.[7][1][4]

Awards

Personal life

Faris' husband is John D. Cherry Jr., a former lieutenant governor.[9] They have two children, Meghan and John Cherry III. Faris and her family live in Clio, Michigan.[1] Faris' sister-in-law is Deborah Cherry, a politician in Michigan.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Pam Faris' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d Longley, Kristin (January 9, 2012). "Pam Faris, wife of former Lt. John Cherry, running for state representative in northern Genesee County district". mlive.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  3. ^ Schuch, Sarah (June 27, 2013). "State Rep. Pam Faris receives honorary degree from Mott Community College". mlive.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Michigan's Newest Legislative Members". Michigan Capitol Confidential. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  5. ^ "2012 Michigan Election results". mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "2014 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  7. ^ "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  8. ^ Bryan, Whitney (August 14, 2019). "Mid-Michigan woman wins Outstanding Alum Award from MCCA". wnem.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  9. ^ Fonger, Ron (December 28, 2012). "Pam Faris, married to former Lt. Gov. John Cherry, begins her own mission in Lansing". mlive.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  10. ^ Longley, Kristin (January 5, 2010). "Sen. Deb Cherry says brother Lt. Gov. John Cherry would be an asset at state or national level". mlive.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
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