John Damoose

After graduating from college, Damoose worked for the Christian Broadcast Network in Virginia Beach, Virginia and later as a producer on The 700 Club. In 1997, he returned to Michigan, where he founded 45 North Productions with his father. Damoose has also written several books, including Red Sky in the Morning.^[1] His company has produced numerous television specials on American history, including A Nation Remembers: The Story of Pentagon Memorial, The Medal: Celebrating Our Nation's Highest Honor, and Arlington in Eternal Vigil.

In the 2020 Republican primary, Damoose placed first in a field of seven candidates for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Damoose then defeated Democratic nominee Jim Page in the November general election. He assumed office on January 1, 2021.^[2][3] In this role, he received various recognitions, such as the renowned Excellence in Education Award. Damoose served as Majority Vice-Chair of the Communications and Technology committee; he additionally was a member of the House Regulatory Reform, Rules and Competitiveness, and Education Committees.

Damoose currently holds the position of State Senator for Michigan's 37th district, winning the election on November 8, 2022, by nearly 18,000 votes. Simultaneously, he serves as the Minority Vice-Chair for both the Education committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay. Further, he is a member of the Appropriations, Energy and Environment, and Housing and Human Services committees.

Damoose and his wife, Margo, have four children and live in Harbor Springs, Michigan.^[4] Damoose's grandfather, Naseeb G. “Ance” Damoose, was a political leader who served as the city manager of Ypsilanti, Michigan in the 1950s.^[5][6] Damoose's father, John B. Damoose was a marketing executive at Chrysler and Ford Motor Company before establishing 45 North Productions.^[7] John B. was Chrysler's youngest Vice President at the time as well as one of the first Lebanese individuals to hold an executive position in the automobile industry.