Whitmer reappoints several to boards and commissions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reappointed several people to work on their various boards and commissions on Thursday, her office announced.
All reappointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Michigan senate.
The reappointments are as follows:
Barrier Free Design Board
Ronald R. Campbell, of Davison, is the principal planner and preservation architect for Oakland County. Mr. Campbell is reappointed to represent registered architects for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Oct. 31, 2023.
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board (‘Children’s Trust Fund’)
Kristin Totten, of Kalamazoo, is an education attorney for ACLU of Michigan. Ms. Totten is reappointed to represent the legal community for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 19, 2023.
Michigan Civil Rights Commission
Richard Corriveau, of Northville, is a trial attorney and the president of Richard J. Corriveau Law, P.C. Mr. Corriveau is reappointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
Michigan Board of Cosmetology
Gabriella Abel, of Okemos, is a communications strategist with Rock Central. Ms. Abel is reappointed to represent the general public for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
Data Collection Agency Governing Board
Emily McDonough, of Williamston, is the administrator for the Funds Administration and Self-Insured Program Division in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Ms. McDonough is reappointed to represent the executive branch of state government for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2021.
Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees
• Mikyia S. Aaron, of Taylor, is the general counsel and external business affairs director for the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA!) Local 1191. Ms. Aaron is reappointed for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
• Noreen K. Myers, of East Grand Rapids, is an attorney and the owner of Noreen K. Myers, PLC. Ms. Myers is reappointed for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
Board of Mechanical Rules
• Terry A. Gilligan, of Livonia, is the business manager for Pipefitters Local 636. Mr. Gilligan is reappointed to represent a member of organized labor who represents the mechanical trades for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring
July 30, 2024.
• Dennis R. Mowbray, Jr., of New Boston, is the senior trades manager of mechanical power systems for the Wayne County Airport Authority and an instructor with Operating Engineers Local 324. Mr. Mowbray is reappointed to represent unlimited service in heating or refrigeration for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring July 30, 2024.
Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System Board
James Pearson, of Highland, is a retired public school teacher of nearly 40 years. Mr. Pearson taught in elementary, middle, and high schools but spent much of his career at Milford High School where he taught World History, International Relations, and other subjects. Mr. Pearson is reappointed to represent a member who retired from a classroom teacher position for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring March 30, 2022.
Michigan Natural Resources Commission
• Thomas A. Baird, of Elk Rapids, is the owner of Thomas Baird Consultants. Mr. Baird is reappointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
• David Cozad, of Bay City, is the president of Mainstream Resources. Mr. Cozad is reappointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees
Jason T. Morgan, of Ann Arbor, currently serves as the 8th district commissioner and chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Morgan is reappointed for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
Rural Development Fund Board
Erin K. Kricher, of Traverse City, is the director of renewable development at Invenergy LLC. Mrs. Kricher is reappointed to represent Democrats and residents of the Lower Peninsula for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
Michigan Travel Commission
Amy B. Cox, of Warren, is the senior director of sales and earned revenue for The Henry Ford. Ms. Cox is reappointed for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Aug. 20, 2023.
Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees
Andrea Dickson, of Grosse Pointe Farms, is the former CEO and co-founder of ENT Biotech Solutions, Inc. and is currently a principal at the start-up telemedicine company Quintree. Ms. Dickson is reappointed for a term commencing March 25, 2021 and expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
For more information on appointments and reappointments made by the Governor, visit michigan.gov.