Neal Nitz | |
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Member of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners | |
In office January 1, 2013 – April 13, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Bryan Bixby |
In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2002 |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 78th district |
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In office January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2008 |
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Preceded by | Ron Jelinek |
Succeeded by | Sharon Tyler |
Personal details | |
Born |
Benton Harbor, Michigan |
March 23, 1954
Died | April 13, 2015 St. Joseph, Michigan |
(aged 61)
Resting place | Ruggles Cemetery, Baroda, Michigan |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Southwestern Michigan College |
Profession | Farmer |
Neal Nitz was a farmer and politician.
Nitz was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 through 2008. Both prior to and following his service in the House, he was a member of the Berrien County Board of Commissioners.
Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Nitz went to Southwestern Michigan College. A third-generation farmer, Nitz was the owner of Neal Nitz Farms. He was also a member of the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council and the county planning commission, and a former president of the Baroda Lions Club.