1. Adam Hollier is an American politician who is the director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
17 Facts About Adam Hollier
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Adam Hollier was born and raised in the North End of Detroit.
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Adam Hollier earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in labor relations from Cornell University, where he played safety on the football team and was a decathlete.
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Adam Hollier enlisted in the United States Army and later served as a civil affairs officer in the United States Army Reserve.
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Adam Hollier earned a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan.
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Adam Hollier is of Black and Native American descent, specifically from the Muscogee Nation.
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Adam Hollier served as a volunteer firefighter before enlisting in the United States Army and graduating with distinction from officer candidate school, where he earned the commission of 2nd Lieutenant.
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Adam Hollier currently serves as a captain paratrooper and team leader in the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion Airborne.
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Adam Hollier began his career in public service in roles as a staffer in the state legislature and with local officials in the city of Detroit, where his efforts were instrumental in developing policies that protected seniors and facilitated the installation of 64,000 new lights to make neighborhoods safe.
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In 2013, Adam Hollier ran for the Detroit City Council, and lost to Mary Sheffield.
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In 2014, Adam Hollier ran in the Michigan House of Representatives 4th district Democratic primary, but lost to incumbent Rose Mary Robinson.
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Adam Hollier was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018, and served as the sergeant-at-arms and parliamentarian of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.
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On December 2,2022, Adam Hollier was appointed director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency by Gov.
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In October 2023, Adam Hollier announced he would launch a primary challenge against incumbent Democrat Shri Thanedar for Michigan's 13th congressional district.
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However, Adam Hollier was disqualified from the primary ballot in May 2024 for failing to secure enough valid voter petition signatures.
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Adam Hollier enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking, and setting fitness goals in running, CrossFit, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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Adam Hollier was named to Michigan Chronicle's 40 under 40 in 2013, Crain's 20 in their 20s in 2015, and the Michigan Chronicle Men of Excellence in 2021.