District
State Rep. Jack O’Malley was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2018. He represents the Fighting101st District, which includes Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.

Committees
Rep. O’Malley serves as chair of the Michigan House Transportation Committee for the 2021-22 legislative session. He also serves as a member of the Tax Policy Committee, Financial Services Committee, Education Committee, and Oversight Committee.

Education
He is a graduate of the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Media.

Professional
With almost 40 years in Broadcasting both radio and TV, Jack found his home hosting the morning show on WTCM FM in 1984. With his long tenure there, he holds the unofficial record for the longest-running morning show at one station in Michigan history, at 34 years.

Public Office and Affiliations
He has been involved with many local community efforts, active with the area’s veterans, served on the community corrections board and has worked with area law enforcement and fire departments. Along with his community involvement, Jack has volunteered with Child and Family Services of Northwest Michigan, Hospice of Michigan and coached high school softball for a dozen years.

Personal
Jack and his wife Robin have two adult daughters and one teenage son.