Dan DeGrow

Dan L. DeGrow (born June 28, 1953) was the former superintendent of the St. Clair County RESA, and a Republican former member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature, serving portions of the Thumb for just over two decades.^[1]

Dan L. DeGrow
Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate
In office January 13, 1999 – December 30, 2002
Governor	John Engler
Preceded by	Dick Posthumus
Succeeded by	Ken Sikkema
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 27th district 28th district (1983–94)
In office January 1, 1983 – January 1, 2003
Preceded by	Alvin J. DeGrow
Succeeded by	Robert L. Emerson
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 76th district
In office January 1, 1981 – December 31, 1982
Preceded by	William L. Jowett
Succeeded by	James A. Docherty
Personal details
Born	(1953-06-28) June 28, 1953 (age 72) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Cheryl
Alma mater	Wayne State University (JD) Michigan State University St. Clair County Community College

DeGrow was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1980 and served one term. In 1982, he was elected to the Michigan Senate and served for 20 years. DeGrow was named the chamber's majority leader in 1999. When he was forced from office due to the state's term limits, he was recognized for his "outstanding leadership" during a "most impressive tenure of commitment to the people of this state."^[2]

During his tenure, he was recognized with a number of awards, including being named legislator of the year by three organizations, and twice voted one of the ten best legislators by The Detroit News.^[3]

Upon leaving the Senate, DeGrow became superintendent of the St. Clair County Regional Educational Service Agency.