+ − Upcoming Hearing
May 26, 2022 at 10:30am EDT
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Committee:Health Policy
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+ − Contact Information
Email Address: kenyonker@house.mi.gov
Phone: (517) 373-0840
+ − Biography
DISTRICT
State Rep. Ken Yonker was first elected to the Michigan House in November 2010. He represents the 72nd District, which includes Dorr Township, Leighton Township, Wayland City and Wayland Township in Allegan County as well as Gaines Township and Kentwood City in Kent County. Yonker was re-elected to his third term of office in November 2014.
EDUCATION
After graduating from South Christian High School he went to work in the mission field with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Yonker also graduated from Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Institute of Agricultural Technology.
PROFESSIONAL
Yonker is the founder and owner of Yonker’s Landscaping Inc., and has served on the local industry board as trustee and president, as well as on the state Board of Directors and the legislative committee. Previously, he worked in management for one of West Michigan’s largest and most respected construction companies. In 2002, he was elected to serve on the Caledonia Schools Board of Education.
PERSONAL
Yonker is married to Amy and they have four children: Eric, Jason, Matt and Caitlyn.