Bill Hardiman

The Honorable Bill Hardiman III

Member of the Michigan Senate from the 29th district
In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2010
Preceded by	Robert L. Emerson
Succeeded by	Dave Hildenbrand
Mayor of Kentwood
In office 1999–2002
Preceded by	Gerald DeRuiter

Personal details
Born	William Clyde Hardiman III
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Clova
Alma mater	Western Michigan University Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids Community College

Bill Hardiman is an American Republican politician from Michigan. He was the mayor of Kentwood, Michigan from 1992 to 2002. He then ran for Michigan state senate in 2002, defeating Steve Pestka, and served from 2003 to 2011, when he retired due to term limits. He ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Michigan's 3rd congressional district. In June 2011 he joined the Michigan Department of Human Services, where he focuses on services for veterans.

Hardiman is a veteran himself, having served in Vietnam as a medic in the U.S. Army from 1967-1968. He has an associate degree from Grand Rapids Community College, a bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University, and a master's degree in public affairs from Western Michigan University.