Expertise:
Ms. Norlander's expertise is in the maintenance of public records.
Major Product/SVS:
Public Records, Deed Registration and Clerk Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with her Family, Attending Republican Party Functions, Performing Home Renovations
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Michigan State University, Cum Laude (1970); Diploma, St. Philip Catholic Central High School, Battle Creek, MI (1966)
Affiliations Awards:
Presidential Campaign for John McCain (2008); Calhoun County Chairwoman, Presidential Campaign for George W. Bush (2000, 2004); Presidential Appointee, Selective Service Board; Former Gubernatorial Appointee, Chairwoman, Michigan Women's Commission (2000, 2002); Calhoun County Republican Executive Board; Michigan Association of County Clerks; Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds; United County Officers Association; Calhoun County Municipal Clerks Association; Former Member, Supreme Court Intergovernmental Advisory Council; Charter Member, Calhoun County Republican Women's Association; Chairwoman, Senatorial Campaign for Spencer Abraham; Gubernatorial Campaign for Dick Posthumus; Chairwoman, Gubernatorial Campaign for Dick DeVos
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was succeeding the 24-year Democratic Incumbent to be the first woman to serve in Calhoun County as Country Clerk and Register of Deeds
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
Number Of Years In Current Position:
21
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Norlander is in the business of shaping lives, contributing to her community and serving people. As the first woman to hold the position of county clerk and register of deeds in the 175-year history of Calhoun County, Mich., few can match her determination, drive and passionate leadership. Her political career began in 1984, when she was elected as the commissioner for Calhoun County, representing the fifth district. After her re-election in 1986, Mrs. Norlander pursued a higher goal, becoming the first republican to hold the dual position of Calhoun County Clerk and register of deeds. Mrs. Norlander is also the clerk to the circuit court, and is a secretary to the gun board. Her office’s motto is, ‘We keep the records of your life.’
Mrs. Norlander has worked to create effective leadership, characterized by organization and creativity. Her vision to incorporate young people into local and state government has become a reality after combining her educational and political backgrounds. She instituted programs to educate and inform students about the political process including conducting mock elections in Calhoun County's 12 high schools using optical scan machines.
She is married to attorney and former Calhoun County prosecutor, Jim. They are the parents of Adam and Jane, and their children-in-law, Christa and Jonathan. They are the grandparents of Marin, Quinn and Evan. In addition, Mrs. Norlander is the proud grandparent of grand-dog, Maggie.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling All Vital Statistics for the County, Registering Deeds, Performing All Clerk Duties
Awards/Honors:
Distinguished Alumni Award, St. Philip Catholic Central High School (2004); One of the 95 Most Influential Women in Michigan, 'Corp!' Magazine (2002); Honoree to Represent Calhoun County, Republican Women's Federation of Michigan (2002)