Richard Posthumus is an American businessman, and politician. He was the 61st Lieutenant Governor of Michigan and majority leader of the Michigan Senate. In 2002, he was the unsuccessful Republican nominee for Governor of Michigan.
Posthumus grew up on a dairy farm in Alto, Michigan, outside of Grand Rapids. He graduated from Michigan State University, during which he served as chairman of the College Republicans and as a vice chairman of the Michigan Republican Party.
In 1971, he managed the successful Michigan House of Representatives campaign of fellow student and future Michigan governor John Engler. Posthumus was elected to the Senate in 1982 and became majority leader in 1990, when Engler was elected governor. His 1982 campaign was managed by Saul Anuzis. Posthumus was the longest serving majority leader in the history of the Senate.
Posthumus joined Engler on as his running mate and candidate for lieutenant governor in 1998 and went on to serve in that post for four years. He was the Republican nominee for governor in 2002, having defeated Joe Schwarz in the Republican primary, but lost to Democrat Jennifer Granholm in the general election. He joined Compatico in 2005 and became the chief executive officer in 2006.
On November 8, 2010, Governor-elect Rick Snyder named Posthumus to be his senior adviser and legislative lobbyist.Posthumus married Pam Bartz in 1972. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Pam died of cancer on August 18, 2010. Posthumus married Beth Ann (Mihlethaler) Fogg on September 24, 2011.
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Some of their strengths
Dick Posthumus has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Intuitive, Imaginative, Creative, Compassionate, Caring, and Kind.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Dick Posthumus is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Dick Posthumus well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Dick Posthumus as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Vigorous and Friendly
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Dick Posthumus is someone who has a vigor and energy that applies itself to all life's activities and endeavors, and a knack for forming family-like structures, groups, and communities.
They are also someone who is curious, dynamic, and positive, and who enjoys inspiring and communicating with other people.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Dick Posthumus tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Dick Posthumus's challenges
While Dick Posthumus has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Dick Posthumus can be Emotional, Standoffish, Difficult, Perfectionist, Suspicious, Stubborn, and Pushy.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Dick Posthumus's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Dick Posthumus must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Pushy and Restless
Dick Posthumus is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Dick Posthumus also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.
