title: Pam Faris
text: # Pam Faris
  
  Pam Faris (born February 15, 1957) is a former American politician from Michigan. Faris is a former Democratic member of Michigan House of Representatives for District 48 and a former Second Lady of Michigan.
  
  ## Early life
  
  On February 15, 1957, Faris was born in Flint, Michigan. In 1975, Faris graduated from Powers Catholic High School in Flint, Michigan.
  
  ## Education
  
  Faris earned an honorary associate degree from Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. Faris earned a bachelor's degree in business administration-human resources from Baker College in Flint, Michigan.
  
  ## Career
  
  Faris started her career at General Motors at Fisher Body. Faris was a case coordinator and a jury coordinator with the Genesee Circuit Court system. In 2003, Faris retired as a jury coordinator.
  
  In 2008, Faris became the CEO of the MDP-MI Blue Tiger until 2009.
  
  In 2010, Faris was appointed to become a member of the board of trustees for Mott Community College.
  
  On November 6, 2012, Faris won the election and became a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives for District 48. Faris defeated Jeffrey Woolman with 63.77% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Faris won the election and continued serving District 48. Faris defeated Stephanie K. Stikovich with 62.33% of the votes. On November 8, 2016, as an incumber, Far is won the election and continued serving District 48. Far is defeated Joseph Reno with 53.82% of the vote.
  
  ## Awards
  
  * 2019 Outstanding Alum Award. Presented by Mott Community College.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Faris' husband is John D. Cherry Jr., a former lieutenant governor. They have two children, Meghan and John Cherry III. Faris and her family live in Clio, Michigan. Faris' sister-in-law is Deborah Cherry, a politician in Michigan.
  
  