Tom Cochran is an American politician, government official, and retired firefighter. A Democrat, Cochran served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019.
Tom Cochran | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Barb Byrum |
| Succeeded by | Kara Hope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lansing, Michigan |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathy |
| Residence | Mason, Michigan |
| Alma mater | Siena Heights University (B.S.) Lansing Community College (A.A.) |
| Occupation | Firefighter, politician |
| Website | State Rep. Tom Cochran |
Cochran formerly served as chief of the Lansing Fire Department, retiring in January 2012.[1] He is also a former member of the Mason School Board. In 2022, he was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the State Officers Compensation Commission.[2]
Education
editCochran received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in management from Siena Heights University and an associate's degree in fire science from Lansing Community College.[3]
Political career
editA member of the Democratic Party, Cochran was elected in 2012 to represent the 67th district of the Michigan House of Representatives. He was term-limited in the 2018 election.[4]
References
edit- ^ Biography | State Rep. Tom Cochran
- ^ "Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions". Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions". Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Hinkley, Justin A. (2018-06-21). "Term-limited Michigan rep Tom Cochran says he still has work to do". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
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