Wendell Byrd

Not to be confused with Wendell Bird.

Wendell L. Byrd^[1] is an American politician, businessman, and former accountant who has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2015.^[2][3]

Wendell Byrd
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 3rd district
In office January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2021
Preceded by	John Olumba
Succeeded by	Shri Thanedar
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Alma mater	Davenport University (BS)
Website	Official website

Education

Byrd earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting Development from the Detroit College of Business, now a part of Davenport University.^[4]

Career

Before serving in the Legislature, Byrd worked as an accountant and tax auditor for the state of Michigan and as deputy comptroller of Ecorse, Michigan. He retired from the state after 28 years, and in 2013, was elected to the recently formed Detroit Police Commission. He is also a small business owner.^[2]

Byrd currently sits on the House Commerce and Trade, Energy and Tax Policy Committees.

He was previously a candidate for the Michigan House in 1998, 2000, 2004, and 2006.^[5]