MML CapCon 2023 Program

Republican Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus Michigan House of Republicans

Elected in 2020, Representative Posthumus serves the citizens of Michigan’s 90th House District, which encompasses much of Northeast Kent County. The district is comprised of the townships of Sparta, Alpine, Algoma, Courtland, Cannon, Grattan, Vergennes and parts of Tyrone and Plainfield, as well as the City of Rockford. Bryan graduated from Michigan State University with a

Bachelors’ Degree in Agricultural Business Management. As a fifth-generation farmer, Bryan knows the value of hard work and commitment. Over the past ten years, he has built his farm from a start up to the largest farmer-owned hop grower in the state, and he brings that work ethic and experience to Lansing as a representative. From a young age, Bryan understood the importance and challenges of public service. As the son of former Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus, and brother of former State Rep. Lisa Posthumus-Lyons, he had ample opportunity to observe hard-working elected officials. Whether he is working to defend parent’s choice in their kids’ education or cutting red tape for farmers and job providers with powerful personal testimony, Bryan is a leading voice for West Michigan and the state. Republican lawmakers selected Bryan to serve as Republican floor leader for the 2023-2024 legislative term. In this role he acts as a primary strategist for the caucus. Bryan and his wife, Elizabeth, are raising their family in Cannon Township. He worships at Ada Bible church.

Herasanna Richards Legislative Associate, State & Federal Affairs, Michigan Municipal League

Herasanna Richards is a legislative associate for the Michigan Municipal League, where she advocates on behalf of Michigan communities in the areas of energy, environment, public safety, and elections. Herasanna joined the League in April of 2019. Herasanna previously served as the founding Executive Director of the Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, a regional chapter of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association. Throughout her career, she developed robust coalitions among

small business owners, crime survivors, returning citizens, local governments, and more. In addition, Herasanna has coordinated strategy for various issue advocacy campaigns and served in key leadership roles on candidate campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. Herasanna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication from Michigan State University. She is also a 2017 Michigan Political Leadership Program graduate. Outside of the League, Herasanna serves with various community organizations throughout the Metro Detroit region. Originally from Nashville, TN, she lives with her husband and pup in Detroit.

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