Gary Peters

• M.A. in Philosophy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

  2007
• J.D., Wayne State University Law School, Detroit

  1989
• M.B.A. in Finance, University of Detroit, Detroit, MI

  1984
• B.A., Alma College, Alma, MI

  1980

• U.S. Senator

  2015–Present

  Senator from Michigan. 2 terms.

• U.S. Representative

  2013–2015

  Represented Michigan's 14th congressional district for 1 term.

• U.S. Representative

  2009–2013

  Represented Michigan's 9th congressional district for 2 terms.

• Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government, Central Michigan University

  2007–08

• Vice President, Ubs Paine Webber

  1989–2003

• Chief Administrative Officer for the Bureau of Investments, State of Michigan

  2003

• Lottery Commissioner, State of Michigan

  2003–07

• Member, Michigan Senate

  1995–2002

• At-Large City Councilman, Rochester Hills, Mi

  1991–93

• Assistant Vice President, Merrill Lynch

  1980–89

• Former Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

• Former Instructor, Oakland University and Wayne State University

• Member, Michigan Bar Association

Key legislative actions from Gary Peters's record in Congress.

• Great Lakes Restoration

  Secured increased federal funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to protect water quality and combat invasive species.

• PFAS Contamination Response

  Led bipartisan efforts to address PFAS contamination, including securing resources for cleanup and water safety in Michigan communities.

• Postal Service Reform

  Authored and passed legislation to improve USPS operations and ensure six-day mail delivery nationwide.

• Supply Chain Security

  Chaired investigations and advanced legislation to strengthen U.S. supply chains and domestic manufacturing resilience.

• Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsRanking Member
• Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
• Senate Committee on Armed Services
• Senate Committee on Appropriations