Biography

Tim Walberg is currently serving his second term in Congress as the representative of south-central Michigan.  The diverse constituency of Michigan’s 7th District encompasses Branch, Eaton, Hillsdale, Jackson and Lenawee Counties, along with parts of Calhoun and Washtenaw counties.  Since first taking office, Tim has hosted hundreds of coffee and town hall meetings to better understand the thoughts and concerns of the district.

Prior to his time in public office, Tim served as a pastor in Michigan and Indiana, as president of the Warren Reuther Center for Education and Community Impact, and as a division manager for Moody Bible Institute.  He also served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1999, and is proud to bring his reputation as a principled legislator, fiscal reformer, and defender of traditional values to Washington.

In the 112^th Congress, Tim serves on the House Education and Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee.  In addition, he serves on the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform and the Committee on Homeland Security.

He and his wife, Sue, have been married for over 38 years, and enjoy spending time outdoors and riding on their Harley. They live in Tipton, Michigan, where they raised their three children: Matthew, Heidi and Caleb.