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.
Pam Faris | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Hammel |
| Succeeded by | Sheryl Kennedy |
| Second Lady of Michigan | |
| In role January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Posthumus |
| Succeeded by | Julie Calley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1957 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John D. Cherry Jr. |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | John Cherry III (son), Deborah Cherry (sister-in-law) |
| Residence | Clio, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Mott Community College, Baker College |
Early life
editOn February 15, 1957, Faris was born in Flint, Michigan. In 1975, Faris graduated from Powers Catholic High School in Flint, Michigan.[1][2]
Education
editFaris 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
editFaris 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
edit- 2019 Outstanding Alum Award. Presented by Mott Community College.[8]
Personal life
editFaris' 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Pam Faris' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Schuch, Sarah (June 27, 2013). "State Rep. Pam Faris receives honorary degree from Mott Community College". mlive.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "Michigan's Newest Legislative Members". Michigan Capitol Confidential. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ "2012 Michigan Election results". mielections.us. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ "2014 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ "2016 Michigan Election Results". mielections.us. November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ Bryan, Whitney (August 14, 2019). "Mid-Michigan woman wins Outstanding Alum Award from MCCA". wnem.com. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.