Pat Outman is serving his fourth term as State Representative for Michigan’s 91st District and currently chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. In the legislature, Pat has built a reputation for focusing on practical solutions that strengthen Michigan’s economy, improve infrastructure, and support rural communities.
Pat grew up in a multi-generation excavating family in Mid-Michigan, where he learned firsthand the value of hard work and building things that last. From a young age, he worked alongside his family helping build roads, prepare sites, and support construction projects across the community. Those early experiences shaped his understanding of how critical infrastructure is to local economies and everyday life.
For Pat, fixing Michigan’s infrastructure isn’t just a policy issue, it’s something he has been around his entire life.
After graduating high school, Pat didn’t have everything figured out right away. Like many young people, he spent a few years searching for direction before realizing he needed a change. He began taking night classes at his local community college before eventually continuing his education at Ferris State University.
While working toward his degree, Pat spent seven years working his way through school, splitting his time between his family’s excavating business and helping a local builder construct homes. Through hard work and determination, he graduated with little debt and a deep appreciation for the value of perseverance and responsibility.
Those experiences continue to shape Pat’s approach to public service today.
In the Michigan House of Representatives, Pat has focused on practical solutions that strengthen Michigan’s economy, support rural communities, and restore affordability for families across the state.
Outside of the legislature, Pat enjoys spending time with his family and taking advantage of Michigan’s great outdoors. He and his wife Autumn are raising their two sons, Miles and Boyd, on their family farm. An avid hunter and fisherman, Pat has a deep appreciation for the natural resources and traditions that make Michigan such a special place to live.
Pat is proud to represent the people of Montcalm, Kent, and Ionia counties and remains committed to ensuring their voices are heard in Lansing.