| Bryan Posthumus | |
| Office: | Member of the Michigan House of Representatives |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2021 |
| Predecessor: | Lynn Afendoulis |
| Constituency: | 73rd district (2021–2022) 90th district (2023–present) |
| Birth Name: | Bryan Richard Posthumus |
| Birth Date: | 26 October 1984[1] [2] |
| Birth Place: | Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Residence: | Cannon Township, Michigan, U.S. |
| Father: | Dick Posthumus |
| Relatives: | Lisa Posthumus Lyons (sister) |
| Spouse: | [3] |
| Party: | Republican |
| Education: | Michigan State University |
Bryan Richard Posthumus (born October 26, 1984) is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 90th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021.[4]
Bryan Posthumus was born in 1984 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to parents Pamela and Dick Posthumus.[5] Dick would later serve as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. Bryan's sister Lisa Posthumus Lyons served as a state representative. Posthumus graduated from Lowell High School in 2003 and earned a bachelor's degree in agribusiness management from Michigan State University in 2007.[6]
Posthumus is a fourth-generation farmer, and the co-owner of West Michigan Hopyards.[5] Posthumas has served on the Farm Bureau. Apart from the agriculture business, Posthumus has also served as the CEO and director of consulting for Tuebor Strategies, vice president of business development for USA Financial, and Compactio, Inc.[7] On November 3, 2020, Posthumus was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he has represented the 73rd district since January 1, 2021.[8]
After redistricting, Posthumus was left in the 90th district, where he is seeking re-election. Posthumus, on August 2, defeated former police officer Kathy Clark in the Republican primary.[9] In the general election, Posthumus defeated Democratic nominee Meagan Hintz.[8]
Posthumus married his wife, Elizabeth Lonick in December 2022. They reside in Cannon Township, Michigan.[10] Posthumus is a Christian.[8]
On April 30, 2021, Posthumus was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.[11] During the incident, in Ada Township, he started to drive off-road, hit a mailbox, and then his car rolled over. At the time of the crash, his blood alcohol level was .13%, while Michigan's legal limit is .08%.[12] On July 23, Posthumus pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to 15 days in jail along with two years probation, 15 days of community service, and a $1,820 fine.[13] He pledged to pay back the state for any legislative salary earned during time served.[14] [15] Posthumus was previously convicted for drunk driving in 2013.[16]