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Adam Hollier
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 2nd district |
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| In office November 30, 2018 – January 1, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Bert Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Sylvia Santana |
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| Born | September 26, 1985 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American Muscogee |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Krystle |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Cornell University (BA) University of Michigan (MUP) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 412th Civil Affairs Battalion |
Adam Hollier is an American politician. He used to be the director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Governor Gretchen Whitmer chose him for that job. Before that, he was a state senator in Michigan. He represented the 2nd Senate district from 2018 to 2022. This district included parts of Wayne County, like Detroit and other nearby towns.
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Early Life and Education
Growing Up in Detroit
Adam Hollier was born and grew up in the North End of Detroit. His mom, Jacquelene Hollier, was a social worker. She helped people and families. His dad, Carl Hollier, was a captain in the Detroit Fire Department. He also worked for the Wayne County Health Department. Because of his parents, Adam learned early on how important it was to help others.
School and College Years
Adam went to public schools in Detroit. He then studied at Cornell University. There, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in labor relations. He was also a talented athlete. He played safety on the football team. He also competed in decathlon events.
Military Service and Further Studies
After college, Adam joined the United States Army. He later became an officer in the United States Army Reserve. He served as a civil affairs officer. This means he helped with relationships between the military and local communities. He also earned a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Michigan. This degree helps people plan how cities grow and develop.
Family Background
Adam Hollier is of both Black and Native American heritage. He is specifically from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
Public Service Career
Early Roles and Community Impact
Before joining the Senate, Adam Hollier was a volunteer firefighter. He then joined the United States Army. He became a 2nd Lieutenant after finishing officer candidate school with high honors. He is currently a captain and paratrooper. He works as a team leader in the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion Airborne.
Adam also worked for the Michigan Fitness Foundation. He was their director of government affairs. He started his public service career working for state lawmakers. He also worked with local leaders in Detroit. His efforts helped create rules that protected older people. He also helped install 64,000 new streetlights. This made neighborhoods safer for everyone.
Running for Office
In 2013, Adam Hollier ran for the Detroit City Council. He did not win that election. In 2014, he ran for the Michigan House of Representatives. He lost in the primary election. However, in 2018, he was elected to the Michigan Senate. While in the Senate, he was the sergeant-at-arms and parliamentarian for the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.
In 2022, Adam ran for the United States House of Representatives. He wanted to represent Michigan's 13th congressional district. He sought the Democratic nomination but was not successful.
Key Achievements in the Legislature
While in the state legislature, Adam Hollier supported an important resolution. He helped replace the Statue of Lewis Cass in the National Statuary Hall Collection. This collection has statues of important people from each state. He wanted to replace it with a statue of Coleman Young. Coleman Young was the first Black mayor of Detroit. This resolution was successful.
Recent Appointments
On December 2, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Adam Hollier. He became the director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. He started this role on January 1, 2023.
In October 2023, Adam Hollier announced he would run for Congress again. He planned to challenge the current Democrat, Shri Thanedar. However, in May 2024, Adam was removed from the primary ballot. This happened because he did not get enough valid signatures from voters.
Personal Life
Adam Hollier lives in Detroit with his wife, Krystle. They have a daughter named Lillian and a son named AJ. Adam enjoys spending time with his family. He also likes woodworking, which is building things with wood. He sets fitness goals for himself. He enjoys running, CrossFit, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, a fraternity.
Awards and Recognition
Adam Hollier has received several awards for his work and leadership:
- In 2013, he was named to Michigan Chronicle's "40 under 40" list. This list recognizes young leaders.
- In 2015, he was on Crain's "20 in their 20s" list.
- In 2021, he was recognized by the Michigan Chronicle as one of their "Men of Excellence."
Other Positions
Adam Hollier also works as an Assistant Professor of Teaching. He teaches Urban Studies and Planning at Wayne State University.
