Here is a little more about my background that may interest you.

I am the oldest of two sons born to Don and Jo Oesterle and was raised on the family farm near Mason.

I attended school in Mason and graduated from Mason High School. While in school I participated in sports, choir, and in the annual high school musicals.

After graduating from high school I attended and graduated from Grand Valley State College with a teaching degree.  I married my wife of 40 years while we were both in college. 

 Jeff and his family

Dawn and I moved back to Mason where she taught for Mason Public Schools and we raised our twin sons, Donald and Russell.  I came back to the farm and spent a number of years farming spring, summer and fall, then substitute teaching in the winter months. I also coached some basketball during these years.

It was during this time that I also ran for Vevay Township Trustee and was elected. Soon after this I was elected Township Supervisor. I held these positions for a total of more than 20 years. Below is a list of other community involvement positions I have had over the years.

Member and president, Ingham County Farm Bureau

Member, Mason Optimist Club, recipient Optimist of the Year Award

Member, Board of Directors, Mason Area Chamber of Commerce

Member, Chairman, Ingham and Livingston County FSA County Committee

Recipient Mason FFA Honorary Degree

Member, National Rifle Association

Member, Vice-Chair, Ingham County Republican Party

Member, Congregational President, All Saints Lutheran Church

Member, Ingham County MSU Extension Advisory Council

Member, Michigan Right to Life