Bryan Posthumus

Bryan Richard Posthumus (born c. 1984) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 73rd district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.[1]

Bryan Posthumus
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 73rd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byLynn Afendoulis
Personal details
Bornc. 1984 (age 37–38)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Parent(s)Dick Posthumus
Residence(s)Cannon Township, Michigan
EducationMichigan State University

Early life and education

Bryan Posthumus was born in 1984 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents Pam and Dick Posthumus.[2] Dick would later serve as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. Bryan's sister Lisa Posthumus Lyons served as a state representative.[3] In 2007, Bryan earned a bachelor's degree in agribusiness management from Michigan State University.[4]

Career

Posthumus is a fourth-generation farmer, and the co-owner of West Michigan Hopyards.[2] Posthumas has served on the Farm Bureau. Apart from the agriculture business, Posthumus has also served as the CEO and director of consulting for Tuebor Strategies, vice president of business development for USA Financial, and Compactio, Inc.[3] On November 3, 2020, Posthumus was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he has represented the 73rd district since January 1, 2021.[4]

Personal life

Posthumus resides in Cannon Township, Michigan.[5] Posthumus is Christian.[4]

Arrest and Conviction

On April 30, 2021, Posthumus was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.[6] During the incident, in Ada Township, he started to drive off-road, hit a mailbox, and then his car rolled over. At the time of the crash, his blood alcohol level was .13%, while Michigan's legal limit is .08%.[7] On July 23, Posthumus pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to 15 days in jail along with two years probation, 15 days of community service, and a $1,820 fine.[8] He pledged to pay back the state for any legislative salary earned during time served and reported that he is living a healthy and sober life after giving up drinking the day of his April 30 accident and arrest.[9][10] Posthumus was previously convicted for drunk driving in 2013.[11]

References
  1. Michigan Secretary of State (March 18, 2021). "Michigan Committee Statement of Organization".
  2. Kransz, Michael. "6 races to watch on Election Day in Grand Rapids area". MLive. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  3. Gibbons, Lauren. "Who's new in the Michigan House of Representatives". MLive. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  4. "Bryan Posthumus". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  5. (PDF) https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/michiganmanual/2021-MM-P0273-p0273.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. WOODTV.com staff (2021-05-02). "State Rep. Posthumus arrested for OWI, issues apology". WOODTV.com. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  7. Murdock, Riley (2021-05-02). "State Rep. Bryan Posthumus arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after rollover crash". MLive. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  8. Kransz, Michael (2021-07-23). "State Rep. Bryan Posthumus to spend 15 days in jail after pleading guilty to OWI charge". MLive. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
  9. Karie Herringa (July 23, 2021). "State Rep. Bryan Posthumus sentenced to 15 days in jail after admitting to drunk driving".
  10. Kransz, Michael (2021-07-23). "State Rep. Bryan Posthumus to spend 15 days in jail after pleading guilty to OWI charge". MLive. Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  11. Agar, John (2021-05-03). "State Rep. Bryan Posthumus didn't know Jeep rolled in drunken-driving crash, police say". MLive. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
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