Rick Baxter
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Rick Baxter (born July 18, 1979) is an American businessman and politician from Michigan. He currently is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Baxter Machine & Tool Co., Inc. in Jackson, Michigan.
Rick Isaiah Baxter | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 64th district | |
In office January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Clark Bisbee |
Succeeded by | Martin Griffin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1979-07-18) July 18, 1979 (age 44) Jackson County U.S. |
Children | Isaac Isaiah, Rachel Ann, Seth Alexander, & Alexander Edward |
Occupation | Businessman, Politician, and Fmr. Chairman of the Jackson County Republican Party |
Baxter's previous positions have been the chairman of the Jackson County Republican Party, the Business Development Director for his family's company Baxter Machine & Tool Co., Inc. in Jackson, Michigan, district director for Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) (2007),[1] Republican State Representative in the Michigan House of Representatives (2005–2006), County Commissioner for Jackson County, Michigan (2003–2004), and holding several positions, most recently as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), for Baxter Machine & Tool Co., Inc. (1997–2004).[2]
Baxter is a member of a local Churches of Christ congregation where he has taught a Bible class and has served as their Treasurer since 2005. He has also been a guest preacher at his and other churches. Rick Baxter is a graduate of Lenawee Christian School in Adrian, Michigan (1997) and received his Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan (2003).[3]