Doug Geiss
Douglas A. Geiss | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Hoon-Yung Hopgood |
| Succeeded by | Erika Geiss |
| Constituency | 22nd district (2009–2012) 12th district (2013–2014) |
| Member of the Taylor City Council | |
| In office 2001–2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1969 Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Erika Geiss |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Taylor, Michigan |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Politician |
Doug Geiss (born December 29, 1969) is an American politician from Michigan. Geiss is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives.
Education
[edit]In 1992, Geiss earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from University of Michigan. In 2000, Geiss earned an MBA from University of Michigan.[1]
Career
[edit]In 2001, Geiss served the city council in Taylor, Michigan. In 2008, Geiss became a member of Michigan House of Representatives.[2][1]
In January 2013, Geiss, together with Rep. Dian Slavens, became the first Members to vote against the election or re-election of the Speaker of the House since the 1960s when he voted against the re-election of Jase Bolger to serve as Speaker for the 97th Legislature.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Geiss's wife is Erika Geiss. They have two children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Douglas Geiss's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ 2011-2012 Michigan Manual: State Representative Douglas A. Geiss
- ^ MIRS Capitol Capsule: 2 Dems Go Against Tradition, Bolger For Speaker (January 9, 2013) (Subscription Required)
External life
[edit]- 1969 births
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
- Michigan city council members
- People from Royal Oak, Michigan
- People from Taylor, Michigan
- University of Michigan College of Engineering alumni
- Ross School of Business alumni
- 21st-century members of the Michigan Legislature