Dr. Kusnier was born and lived in northern lower Michigan before transitioning to Monroe, MI. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI and received both his masters degree and his medical degree from Wayne State University, in Detroit Michigan. He completed his residency program at Marquette General Hospital, Marquette, MI. He has worked in the Emergency Room and on the Med-Surg floor as a hospitalist at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital since 2006 where he has served in multiple roles including Chief of Staff, Chief Medical Officer, and head of the ER department. He enjoys spending time with his family along with coaching varsity softball, hunting, hockey, and all sports.