Pam Faris

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.

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
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

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. "Pam Faris' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  2. 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. "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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