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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*?

June 15, 2023?

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*Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions*?

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*LANSING, Mich. ?* Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Electrical Administrative Board, Manufactured Housing Commission, Michigan Aeronautics Commission, Michigan Historical Commission, Michigan Opioids Task Force, and Commission on Services to the Aging.??

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*Electrical Administrative Board?*?

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Mr. Donald Iverson, of Eaton Rapids, is the manager of industry codes and external relations for Schneider Electric. He is a licensed electric contractor and has his master electrician license in Michigan. Mr. Iverson is reappointed to represent electrical parts manufacturers that operate in this state for a term commencing June 15, 2023 and expiring July 31, 2025.?

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The Electrical Administrative Board makes recommendations for electrical code rules, grants annual licenses and certificates to qualified applicants, and makes all orders, rules, and regulations necessary for the enforcement and carrying out of the provisions of the act.??

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This appointment is?subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.? ??

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*Manufactured Housing Commission?*?

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Mrs. Bobbie Meehan, of Clarkston, is the operations manager for Little Valley Homes Inc. Mrs. Meehan was awarded a certificate of achievement from the Fair Housing Center in 2015. She received her associate degree in accounting from Henry Ford Community College. Mrs. Meehan is appointed to represent licensed mobile home dealers, for a term commencing June 15, 2023 and expiring May 9, 2025. She succeeds Martin Boisture who has resigned.??

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The Manufactured Housing Commission is responsible for establishing uniform policy relating to all phases of manufactured housing, business, manufactured housing parks, and seasonal manufactured housing parks. The Commission has the legal authority to approve local governmental ordinances which would regulate manufactured housing, grant variances to the Manufactured Housing Commission Rules, approve licenses for manufactured home installer/servicers and retailers, and impose penalties on persons who have violated the Mobile Home Commission Act or Rules.?

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This appointment is?subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.?

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*Michigan Aeronautics Commission*?

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Kelly Burris has owned Burris Law, PLLC since 2016.? Burris holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Western Michigan University, an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Washington University, and a J.D. from St. Louis University. She also has over 11 years of experience as an aeronautical engineer between roles with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing. She also holds a Private Pilot license and has over 2,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command. Ms. Burris is reappointed for a term commencing June 15, 2023 and expiring May 27, 2027.?

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Brian R. Smith, Ph.D., of Detroit, is an adjunct professor for Wayne County Community College. Previously, he worked at General Dynamics Land Systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, and a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University. Dr. Smith is reappointed for a term commencing June 15, 2023 and expiring May 27, 2027.?

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The Michigan Aeronautics Commission is responsible for the general supervision of all aeronautics within the state. The Commission is empowered by state law to make rules and regulations governing all airports, flight schools, and other aeronautical activities.????

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These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.???

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*Michigan Historical Commission?*?

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Brian Egen is currently the executive producer and head of studio productions at The Henry Ford Museum. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Eastern Michigan University. He is also an expert in Michigan?s civil war history and even played the ?cocky lieutenant? in the film "Gettysburg". Mr. Egen is reappointed for a term commencing June 15, 2023 and expiring May 21, 2027.?

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The Michigan Historical Commission was established in 1913 and advises the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on the museum, archival, and other programs of the Michigan Historical Center.???

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This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.?

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*Michigan Opioids Task Force*?

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Mr. Greg Toutant, of Negaunee, is executive director at Great Lakes Recovery Centers, Inc. Toutant is member of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Provider Alliance and co-chair of the Substance Use Disorder Committee of the Provider Alliance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in History from Northern Michigan University, and Master of Education-Counseling from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Toutant is appointed to represent PIHP region 1, for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2025.??

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Ms. Sue Winter, of Ellsworth, is executive director of Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services, Inc. She holds a B.S., in Biology and Secondary Education from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Michigan State University. Ms. Winter is appointed to represent PIHP region 2, for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2026.?

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Mr. Stephen Alsum, of Grand Rapids, is executive director of The Grand Rapids Red Project. Alsum is a member of the Michigan Drug Users Health Alliance. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Grand Valley State University. Mr. Alsum is appointed to represent PIHP region 3, for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2027.??

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Mr. Bradley Casemore, of Battle Creek, is the chief executive officer of Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health. Casemore is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and currently serves on the Opioid Advisory Commission. He holds three degrees from the University of Michigan: a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, a Master of Social Work in Administration, and a Master of Health Services Administration. Mr. Casemore is appointed to represent PIHP region 4, for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2024.??

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Mr. Sam Price, of Midland, is the president of Ten16 Recovery Network. Price is on the Provider Alliance Board of Directors for the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Religion from Asbury Technological Seminary, and a Master of Arts, in Human Ecology, Family Therapy from Michigan State University. Mr. Price is appointed to represent PIHP region 5, for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2025.??

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Ms. Amanda Scott, of Ypsilanti, is director of prevention programs at the Detroit Recovery Project. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology from Eastern Michigan University, and a Master of Public Health from Wayne State University. Ms. Scott is appointed to represent PIHP region 6, for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2027.??

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Ms. Darlene Owens, of Detroit, is vice president of programs at Detroit Rescue Mission ministries. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wayne State University, and a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Owens is appointed to represent PIHP region 7, for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2025.??

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Ms. Kristie Schmiege, of Royal Oak, is the director of Strategic Initiatives at the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence ? Greater Detroit Area. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of Michigan-Flint, and a Master of Public Health from University of the Michigan School of Public Health. Ms. Schmiege is appointed to represent PIHP region 8, for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2024.??

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Ms. Helen Klingert, of Shelby Township, is the director of Substance Use Services at Macomb County Community Mental Health. She is a current board member with the international substance use disorder credentialing organization. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Oakland University and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Eastern Michigan University. Klingert is appointed to represent PIHP region 9, for a term commencing June 15,2023, and expiring June 14, 2025.??

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Ms. Kimberly Shewmaker, of Flint, is the director of Program Operations at Flint Odyssey House Inc. She is also a surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities and a member of the Region 10 Substance Use Disorder Oversight Board. Shewmaker is also the current chair of the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work, from Saginaw Valley State University, and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. Ms. Shewmaker is appointed to represent PIHP region 10 for a term commencing June 15, 2023, and expiring June 14, 2027.??

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These appointments are?not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.?

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*Commission on Services to the Aging?*?

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Mr. Walid Gammouh, of Macomb, is a social worker consultant for the Arab American Chaldean Council. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, in Sociology from Spring Arbor University and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. Mr. Gammouh is reappointed to represent Republicans for a term commencing July 29, 2023, and expiring July 28, 2026.?

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Ms. Nancy Duncan, of Lansing, is retired as the deputy state budget director for the State of Michigan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Albion College and attended Harvard University?s John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Governments. Ms. Duncan is reappointed to represent Independents for a term commencing July 29, 2023, and expiring July 28, 2026.??

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Ms. Kristie Zamora, of Flint, is chairperson of Michigan's State Advisory Council on Aging and a FIRST Robotics Competition Mentor. Prior to this, she was the grant reviewer for the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Art History from Kalamazoo College. Ms. Zamora is reappointed to represent Independents for a term commencing July 29, 2023, and expiring July 28, 2026.??

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Mr. Mark Bomberg, of Gladstone, is retired as the director of the Long-Term Care Division at Upper Peninsula Commission for Area on Progress. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Marquette Univeristy and a Master of Public Administration from Northern Michigan University. Mr. Bomberg is reappointed to represent Republicans for a term commencing July 29, 2023, and expiring July 28, 2026.?

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Mr. Michael Pohnl, of East Lansing, is retired as the Deputy Director of the Workforce Development Agency for the State of Michigan. He is currently volunteers as a Local Site Coordinator for the AARP Foundation Tax-aide. Pohnl has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Mangement and a Master of Business Administration in Materials and Logistics Management form Michigan State University. Mr. Pohnl is reappointed to represent Independents for a term commencing July 29, 2023, and expiring July 28, 2026.?

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These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.?

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