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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 – December 31, 2022 |
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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 is currently the director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. This means he helps people who have served in the military in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer chose him for this important job.
Before this, Hollier was a state senator for Michigan. He represented the 2nd Senate district from 2018 to 2022. This district includes parts of Wayne County, like Detroit, the Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods, and Highland Park.
Early Life and School
Adam Hollier grew up in the North End area of Detroit. His mom, Jacquelene, was a social worker. His dad, Carl, was a captain in the Detroit Fire Department. Because of his parents' jobs, Adam learned early on how important it is to help people and the community.
He went to public schools in Detroit. Later, he studied labor relations at Cornell University. While there, he played football and was also a decathlete.
Adam joined the United States Army. He later became an officer in the United States Army Reserve. He also earned a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Michigan. This degree helps him understand how to plan and improve cities.
Adam Hollier has both Black and Native American family roots. He is part of the Muscogee Nation.
Adam Hollier's Career
Adam Hollier started his career as a volunteer firefighter. Then he joined the United States Army. He became a 2nd Lieutenant after doing very well in officer training. Today, he is a captain and a paratrooper in the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion Airborne. This unit helps with civilian matters in military operations.
Before becoming a state senator, Hollier worked for the Michigan Fitness Foundation. He also worked for state and local officials in Detroit. In these roles, he helped create rules to protect older people. He also helped install 64,000 new streetlights to make neighborhoods safer.
In 2013, Hollier ran for the Detroit City Council but did not win. In 2014, he ran for the Michigan House of Representatives but also lost. However, he was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2018. As a senator, he was a leader in the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.
In 2022, he tried to become a member of the United States House of Representatives. He wanted to represent Michigan's 13th congressional district.
As a state senator, Hollier worked to replace a statue in the National Statuary Hall Collection. He wanted to replace the statue of Lewis Cass with one of Coleman Young. Coleman Young was the first Black mayor of Detroit.
On December 2, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer chose Hollier for his current job. He became the director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency on January 1, 2023.
In October 2023, Hollier announced he would run for Congress again. He planned to challenge the current representative, Shri Thanedar. However, in May 2024, he was not allowed on the ballot. This was because he did not get enough valid signatures from voters.
Family Life
Adam Hollier lives in Detroit with his wife, Krystle. They have two children, a daughter named Lillian and a son named AJ.
Adam enjoys spending time with his family. He also likes woodworking, running, and doing CrossFit. He practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which is a type of martial art. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, a fraternity.
Awards
Adam Hollier has received several awards:
- In 2013, he was named to Michigan Chronicle's "40 under 40" list.
- In 2015, Crain's named him one of their "20 in their 20s."
- In 2021, he was recognized by the Michigan Chronicle as a "Man of Excellence."
Other Positions
- Assistant Professor of Teaching of Urban Studies and Planning at Wayne State University
