Mark Tisdel

Mark Tisdel is a Republican politician from Michigan who has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2021, currently representing the 55th House District. Born on September 21, 1955, in Port Huron, Tisdel represents Greater Rochester, including the cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills and part of Oakland Township.

Tisdel is married to Susan Durand and has two children, Laura and Andrew. He is a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, where he has served as a cantor since 1992, and is active in his community through involvement with multiple charitable organizations including Angels' Place, Rochester Area Neighborhood House, and Teen LifeLine.

Education

Tisdel graduated from Port Huron Northern High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Drake University in 1978.

Political Experience

Legislative Service

Tisdel has been an active advocate for bipartisan legislation during his tenure in the Michigan House of Representatives. He currently serves as Chair of the House Finance Committee and Vice Chair of the House Insurance Committee, while also serving as a member of the House Health Policy Committee and the House Regulatory Reform Committee.

Notable Achievements

Tisdel's legislative accomplishments include:

• Spearheading a bipartisan law to protect online shoppers from scammers
• Sponsoring successful initiatives to provide tax relief for small businesses and streamline tax collection processes as Majority Vice Chair of the House Tax Policy Committee
• Securing state funding for Innovation Hills, an inclusive, all-abilities park in Rochester Hills in 2021
• Introducing bipartisan proposals to promote gun safety and increase transparency in Michigan state government

Prior Service

Before his election to the Michigan House, Tisdel served on the Rochester Hills City Council for eight years, including four years as council president . He was initially elected to the House from the 45th district in 2020, redistricted to the 55th district in 2022, and reelected in 2024.

Professional Background

Tisdel has extensive small business experience, working for 22 years as principal with Backus Payne & Associates, specializing in medical-liability insurance. He has also worked in sales and sales management roles with medical device companies Baxter and Medtronic, accumulating 10 years of experience in operating room supplies and cardiovascular implants.