CPAs continue to impact the political scene in Michigan. The MACPA is pleased to provide information on members who have filed candidacy for elected office. The following candidates will be on the district ballot in the August 8 primary. Other CPAs running for office should contact the MACPA Government Relations Department at 248.267.3710 or by e-mail.

Michigan House of Representatives

J Garza, CPA (R) – Gibralter

Candidate for: 23rd House District (Brownstown Township, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Huron Township, Rockwood, Sumpter Township and Woodhaven)

Professional Experience
Certified Public Accountant; J Garza CPA PLLC
President; Gibralter Rotary Club
Treasurer, President; Kingsbridge Condominium Association

Public Service Experience
City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem; Gibralter (elected position)

Education
Undergraduate degree in Business/Accounting from Western Michigan University
Certified Public Accountant

MACPA members interested in supporting the Garza campaign can visit www.jgarza2008.com.

Mary C. Treder Lang, CPA (R) – Grosse Pointe Farms

Candidate for: 1st House District (Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Township, Grosse Point Farms, Grosse Point Park, Grosse Pointe Woods, Harper Woods and part of Detroit)

Professional Experience
Business Development, Accretive Solutions
Senior Executive, Siemens, Inc.
North American Sales Director, LINX Technologies/Mosler Inc.
Various management positions, Ameritech
Auditor, KPMG

Public Service Experience
Member, Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce
Member, Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Member, League of Women Voters, Grosse Pointe

Education
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Marketing; University of Dayton
Certified Public Accountant

MACPA members interested in supporting the Treder Lang campaign can visit www.mary4house.com.

Tom McMillin, CPA (R) - Rochester Hills

Candidate for: 45th House District (Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township)

Professional Experience
Auditor, national accounting firm
Corporate Finance Analyst, NYSE/SEC corporation
CFO, property management company
Owner, Michigan Community Auditors, PLLC
Contract CFO consultant
Discussion leader, MACPA budgeting & forecasting session

Public Service Experience
Councilman & Mayor, City of Auburn Hills
Commissioner, Oakland County
President of Board, Mt. Clemens Charter School

Education
Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Economics, University of Michigan
Certified Public Accountant

MACPA members interested in supporting the McMillin campaign can visit www.TaxpayersForTom.com.

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