Apr 23, 2014
Senator Michael Ellis
Michael G. Ellis (b. February 21, 1941) is a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 19. He was first elected to the chamber in 1982. He served as President of the Senate from 2011 to July 17, 2012 and from 2013 to the present.[1] He was the Senate Minority Leaderin 1993, 1995, 1997, and 1999.
Ellis served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1971 to 1983.
Biography
Ellis earned his B.S. in secondary education from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh in 1965. His professional experiences also include farming and teaching.
From 1969 to 1975, Ellis was an alderman on the Neenah City Council.[2]