Brendan E. Ringlever

Brendan has over 19 years of effective legislative and lobbying experience, which includes 12 years of service to the Michigan Legislature. He has held many top legislative posts, including Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for former Michigan Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema. In these roles, he managed the Senate’s legislative activity, developed the daily floor agenda for the Senate and served as liaison to the Governor’s office, the Speaker’s office and the business and lobby community.   While Deputy Chief of Staff, Brendan authored Vision for the Future, a document used as a guide to being a caucus leader and establishing a caucus agenda. Brendan served as an appointed member of the Michigan Film Commission and is a past member of the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund Board. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College and for 14 years served as a member, including President, of the Hillsdale College Alumni Executive Board.  Brendan is also a guest lecturer discussing state politics and state government.  He enjoys running, golf and travel.  Brendan, his wife, Kim, and his sons, Marcus and Matthew reside in East Lansing, MI.