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'''Rick Snyder''' (born August 19, 1958 in Battle Creek, Michigan) is a venture capitalist and current Republican nominee for Governor of Michigan during the 2010 election.  

'''Rick Snyder''' (born August 19, 1958 in Battle Creek, Michigan) is a venture capitalist and current Republican Governor of Michigan.

Snyder graduated from the [[University of Michigan]] with a Bachelor of General Studies degree with high distinction in 1977, a Masters of Business Administration with distinction in 1979, and a Juris Doctor in 1982. After serving as a partner at Coopers & Lybrand he joined Gateway computers in 1991 as Executive Vice President and President and COO of Gateway, Inc. in 1997. He went on to become President and CEO of Avalon Investment, which invested in 24 technology-oriented startup companies.  

Snyder graduated from the [[University of Michigan]] with a Bachelor of General Studies degree with high distinction in 1977, a Masters of Business Administration with distinction in 1979, and a Juris Doctor in 1982. After serving as a partner at Coopers & Lybrand he joined Gateway computers in 1991 as Executive Vice President and President and COO of Gateway, Inc. in 1997. He went on to become President and CEO of Avalon Investment, which invested in 24 technology-oriented startup companies.  

As a gubernatorial candidate, Snyder is known on the campaign trail as "Rick the Nerd." He defeated four candidates in the Republican primary and will face Lansing Mayor Virgil Bernero in the general election.

As a gubernatorial candidate, Snyder was known on the campaign trail as "Rick the Nerd." He defeated four candidates in the Republican primary and defeated Lansing Mayor Virgil Bernero with over sixty percent of the vote in the general election.

[[Category:Republican Party]]

[[Category:Republican Party]]

[[Category:Business People]]

[[Category:Business People]]