1. Richard Posthumus is an American businessman, and politician.
10 Facts About Dick Posthumus
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Dick Posthumus was the 61st lieutenant governor of Michigan and majority leader of the Michigan Senate.
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Dick Posthumus grew up on a dairy farm in Alto, Michigan, outside of Grand Rapids.
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Dick Posthumus graduated from Michigan State University, during which he served as chairman of the College Republicans and as a vice chairman of the Michigan Republican Party.
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Dick Posthumus was elected to the Senate in 1982 and became majority leader in 1990, when Engler was elected governor.
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Dick Posthumus was the longest serving majority leader in the history of the Senate.
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Dick Posthumus joined Engler on as his running mate and candidate for lieutenant governor in 1998 and went on to serve in that post for four years.
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Dick Posthumus was the Republican nominee for governor in 2002, having defeated Joe Schwarz in the Republican primary, but lost to Democrat Jennifer Granholm in the general election.
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Dick Posthumus joined Compatico in 2005 and became the chief executive officer in 2006.
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Dick Posthumus married Beth Ann Fogg on September 24,2011.