He also earned a master's degree in public administration from Grand Valley State University.
In 1995, Green became the real estate and community relations manager of the Western Michigan region for Viacom Outdoor.
News of his arrest was spread by November 5, 2008, the day after his re-election to the state house.
Green retained his position on the Senior Health, Security and Retirement Committee and as state house whip.
[6] Green served the remainder of his term in the state house until January 1, 2011.
While Green and Peter MacGregor shared many political views, such as standing against same-sex marriage, abortion, and increasing the minimum wage, MacGregor's primary campaign managed to get significantly more donations from political action committees.
On August 2, in the Republican primary, Green defeated incumbent supervisor, Nancy Clary.
[11][12] Green ran for the state senate seat representing the 28th district again in the 2021 special election.
The seat was made vacant when Peter McGregor left the office after being elected Kent County treasurer.