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Ambassador Pete Hoekstra brings a unique blend of skills and experience to the executive suite, Ambassador, Congressman, and Fortune 500 executive. Pete’s areas of expertise include national security, international relations, cyber security, marketing and business development. Born in the Netherlands Pete continues to live the American dream.
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Immigration
Pete Hoekstra was born in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. His family immigrated to the U.S. in 1956, when he was three years old. He grew up in Michigan.
College years
Hoekstra graduated in 1975 from Hope College in Holland with a bachelor's in political science. He also earned his master's in business administration from the University of Michigan in 1977.
Professional career
Beginning in 1977, Hoekstra spent 15 years with the furniture firm Herman Miller.He was based in Zeeland, Michigan, and was the vice president of marketing. Hoekstra is a registered lobbyist, according to CNN.
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Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update. Hoekstra has been married to his wife, Diane, for over thirty years. They live in Holland, Mich.
Leadership challenge within Republican Party of Michigan
On January 6, 2024, a vote was held in Oakland County, Michigan to remove Kristina Karamo as chairwoman of the Republican Party of Michigan. Karamo denied the legitimacy of the vote and claimed that she was still chairwoman."Their performance has no legal standing," Karamo said. "I am still chair of the Michigan Republican Party." On January 20, 2024, the faction of the Republican Party of Michiganthat removed Karamo selected Hoekstra as its new leader. “We will go to the (Republican National...
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra brings a unique blend of skills and experience to the executive suite, Ambassador, Congressman, and Fortune 500 executive. Pete’s areas of expertise include national security, international relations, cyber security, marketing and business development. Born in the Netherlands, Pete continues to live the American dream.
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Feb 15, 2024 · The Republican National Committee has officially recognized former congressman Pete Hoekstra as Michigan GOP chairman, seeking to put an end to a protracted intraparty fight in a critical ...
Dec 26, 2017 · Meet Peter Hoekstra, epitome of the Trump regime. There's ample time this week to assess the first long year of the Trump occupation, but perhaps one December incident tells us all we need to know about the assault on truth. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra greets supporters before giving a concession speech as his wife Diane ...
Mar 29, 2024 · You’ve got the State House, you’ve got [the Michigan] Supreme Court ,” Hoekstra listed. Listen: Michigan GOP leader Pete Hoekstra on his party’s efforts to win the November election. He knows the money will trickle in with so much on the line this election. “There’s lots of folks investing in the MI GOP,” stated Hoekstra.
Feb 14, 2024 · Pete Hoekstra Is Rightful Chair of Michigan Republicans, R.N.C. Says. The Republican National Committee sided with a group of state members who ousted Kristina Karamo, a far-right election denier ...
