Tom Cochran | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Barb Byrum |
Succeeded by | Kara Hope |
Personal details | |
Born | Lansing, Michigan |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Kathy |
Residence | Mason, Michigan |
Alma mater | Siena Heights University (B.S.) Lansing Community College (A.A.) |
Occupation | Firefighter, politician |
Website | State Rep. Tom Cochran |
Tom Cochran is an American politician, government official, and retired firefighter. A Democrat, Cochran served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019.
Cochran formerly served as chief of the Lansing Fire Department, retiring in January 2012. He is also a former member of the Mason School Board. In 2022, he was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the State Officers Compensation Commission.
Education
Cochran received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in management from Siena Heights University and an associate's degree in fire science from Lansing Community College.
Political career
A member of the Democratic Party, Cochran was elected in 2012 to represent the 67th district of the Michigan House of Representatives. He was term-limited in the 2018 election.
References
- Biography | State Rep. Tom Cochran
- "Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions". Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- "Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions". Governor Gretchen Whitmer. 2022-01-31. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- Hinkley, Justin A. (2018-06-21). "Term-limited Michigan rep Tom Cochran says he still has work to do". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
Preceded byBarbara Byrum | Michigan State Representative, 67th District 2013–2019 |
Succeeded byKara Hope |
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