Preceded by Peter MacGregor Children 3 daughters Spouse Phyllis Afendoulis | Political party Republican Religion Greek Orthodox Church Party Republican Party | |
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Alma mater University of Michigan (B.B.A., accounting) Occupation Accountant and politician Education University of Michigan (1984) Residence Grand Rapids Charter Township, Michigan, United States | ||
Chris Afendoulis is a Republican Member of the Michigan House of Representatives, elected in 2014 and representing the 73rd District.
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Rep chris afendoulis welcomes special guest robert versluys to the capitol
Early life
Afendoulis was raised in Grand Rapids Charter Township, Michigan and attended Forest Hills Public Schools, graduating from Forest Hills Northern High School in 1980. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1984 from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.
Professional career
Afendoulis is a Certified Public Accountant and worked as a financial executive for an automotive parts supplier. He is co-owner of a tuxedo store in Plainfield Township which was founded in 1947 by his father and two uncles.
Political career
Afendoulis was appointed by the Kent County Commission to a three-year term on the John Ball Zoo Advisory Board in January 2003. He served as a Trustee of Grand Rapids Township from 2004 until 2007 when he became Township Treasurer, serving in that position until 2015 after being re-elected in 2008 and 2012.
Afendoulis was elected to represent Michigan's 73rd District in the Michigan House of Representatives in 2014, defeating Mary Polonowski following the departure of Peter MacGregor who went to serve in the Michigan Senate.