Neal Nitz Explained

Neal Nitz
Office:Member of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners
Term Start:January 1, 2013
Term End:April 13, 2015
Predecessor:Bryan Bixby
Term Start2:January 1, 1993
Term End2:December 31, 2002
State House3:Michigan
District3:78th
Term Start3:January 1, 2003
Term End3:December 31, 2008
Predecessor3:Ron Jelinek
Successor3:Sharon Tyler
Birth Date:23 March 1954
Birth Place:Benton Harbor, Michigan
Death Place:St. Joseph, Michigan
Resting Place:Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Michigan
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Southwestern Michigan College
Profession:Farmer
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Neal Nitz (March 23, 1954 – April 13, 2015) was an American politician.

Early life

Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Nitz went to Southwestern Michigan College. A third-generation farmer, Nitz was the owner of Neal Nitz Farms. He was also a member of the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council and the county planning commission, and a former president of the Baroda Lions Club.[1]

Political career

Nitz was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 through 2008. Both prior to and following his service in the House, he was a member of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. 2007-2008 Michigan Manual: State Representative Neal Nitz
  2. House Resolution 493 (2008): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Neal Nitz
  3. Gongwer News Service (April 14, 2015): Former Rep. Neal Nitz, Who Chaired Ag Committee, Dead At 61