Senator Gerald Van Woerkom

Gerald Van Woerkom served for 28 years as a teacher and administrator in the field of Christian education, retiring in June of 1997. He won election to the State House of Representatives in 1998 and in 2000. In 2002, Jerry was elected to the State Senate and re-elected in 2006.

Government Service

State Senator of Michigan, 34th District; Mason County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County and Oceana County

Committee Assignments:

  • Chair of Agriculture

  • Chair of Local, Urban, and State Affairs

  • Vice Chair of Education

  • Vice Chair of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

  • Transportation

  • Administrative Rules

State Representative, 91st District, Muskegon, Michigan

Committee Assignments:

  • Commerce

  • Chair of Commerce Subcommittee on Tourism and Travel

  • Education

  • Chair of Education Subcommittee on Declining Enrollment

  • Agriculture and Resource Management

  • Insurance & Financial Institutions

Community Involvement

  • Member of the Muskegon County Local Emergency Planning Committee

  • Member of Muskegon Farm Bureau

  • Member of Calvin Christian Reformed Church

  • Active in White Lake and Muskegon Lake Public Advisory Committees

  • Active in several Muskegon County watershed projects

  • Former principal and superintendent at Muskegon Christian Schools

  • Member of Land Conservancy of West Michigan

  • Member of Michigan Steelhead & Salmon Fisherman's Association

Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Master of Arts degree in Education.

Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts degree in World History 

Family

Married to wife Valerie for over 38 years. They have five grown children and eight grandchildren.

Senator Gerald Van Woerkom can be contacted by clicking here.