Jase Bolger
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James "Jase" Bolger is the current speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. He was sworn in as Speaker on January 12, 2011.
He serves the people of the 63rd District, which includes the eastern Kalamazoo County city of Galesburg and the townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavilion, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft and Wakeshma; as well as the central/north-western Calhoun County city of Marshall and townships of Bedford, Emmett, Marshall, Newton and Pennfield.
, the son of James and Eileen Bolger. Because of his father's job as a Michigan State Police
trooper, the family moved around the state often, before settling in Charlotte, Michigan
when Jase entered first grade. Jase graduated Western Michigan University
with a degree in business.
As a small businessman, Bolger founded and operates a company that offers telephone- and computer-based support to Fortune 100 companies throughout the country. He competes nationally and internationally every day to bring work back to Michigan.
After a decade of civic and community involvement, Bolger was first elected to public office in 2004 as a Calhoun County Commissioner. His leadership and long-range planning abilities produced a solid record and established him as an official determined to minimize spending and secure the county's future.
Bolger graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Political Science.
An Eagle Scout, Bolger holds community service high on his list of priories. His involvement with AYSO Soccer, the Rotary, United Way, the KAAAP mentor program, Oaklawn Hospital, the Knights of Columbus, and several Chambers of Commerce are a testament to his commitment to helping our youth and moving our economy forward.
Bolger is married to his high school sweetheart Molly, and they have two children, Nicholas and Megan. Jase and his family are Roman Catholic and members of St. Mary's parish in Marshall.
Political career
Bolger was first elected as a State Representative in November 2008. He is in his second term as a State Representative and his first as Speaker.He serves the people of the 63rd District, which includes the eastern Kalamazoo County city of Galesburg and the townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavilion, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft and Wakeshma; as well as the central/north-western Calhoun County city of Marshall and townships of Bedford, Emmett, Marshall, Newton and Pennfield.
Personal life
James "Jase" Bolger was born in Grand Rapids, MichiganGrand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
, the son of James and Eileen Bolger. Because of his father's job as a Michigan State Police
Michigan State Police
The Michigan State Police is the state police agency for the state of Michigan. The MSP is a full service law enforcement agency with its sworn members having full police powers statewide....
trooper, the family moved around the state often, before settling in Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,074. It is the county seat of Eaton County....
when Jase entered first grade. Jase graduated Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, and as of the Fall 2010 semester, its enrollment is 25,045....
with a degree in business.
As a small businessman, Bolger founded and operates a company that offers telephone- and computer-based support to Fortune 100 companies throughout the country. He competes nationally and internationally every day to bring work back to Michigan.
After a decade of civic and community involvement, Bolger was first elected to public office in 2004 as a Calhoun County Commissioner. His leadership and long-range planning abilities produced a solid record and established him as an official determined to minimize spending and secure the county's future.
Bolger graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of Business Administration with a dual major in Finance and Political Science.
An Eagle Scout, Bolger holds community service high on his list of priories. His involvement with AYSO Soccer, the Rotary, United Way, the KAAAP mentor program, Oaklawn Hospital, the Knights of Columbus, and several Chambers of Commerce are a testament to his commitment to helping our youth and moving our economy forward.
Bolger is married to his high school sweetheart Molly, and they have two children, Nicholas and Megan. Jase and his family are Roman Catholic and members of St. Mary's parish in Marshall.