RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions?

LANSING, Mich. ? Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Barber Examiners, Michigan Citizen-Community Emergency Response Coordinating Council, Early Childhood Investment Corporation Executive Committee, Electronic Recording Commission, Michigan Board of Massage Therapy, Michigan Board of Respiratory Care, Michigan Tree Fruit Commission, and Utility Consumer Participation Board.?

Ms. Lorin Cumberbatch, of Lansing, is an esthetician and owner of Skin Studio 211. She received her general associates and nursing assistant certification from Lansing Community College. She is appointed to represent the general public, for a term commencing March 16, 2023, and expiring September 30, 2025. She succeeds Micaela Reardon whose term has expired.??

The Michigan Board of Barber Examiners was created to regulate the services of barbers, barber students, barber colleges, barber instructors, student instructors, and barbershops in Michigan. The statute defines a barber as a person who shaves or trims the beard of a person; cuts, trims, shampoos, relaxes, curls, permanently waves, dresses, tints, bleaches, colors, arranges, or styles the hair of a person; massages the face and head of a person; or renders personal services of a similar nature customarily done by a barber.?

Aimee Barajas, of Lansing, is a 9-1-1 telecommunicator for Ingham County 9-1-1. She has been with Ingham County 9-1-1 for six years where she has worked with the special events team managing dispatching for Michigan State University events and large rallies in the region. Recently she was the voice heard by thousands of Michiganders the night of the tragic mass shooting on MSU?s campus and has been recognized for her professionalism and situational management in a time of crisis. Ms. Barajas is appointed to represent individuals with technical expertise related to emergency response, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026. She succeeds Michael Bradley, who has resigned.?

Theresa Metzmaker, of Lansing, has over a decade of experience working with the disability community and is currently the executive director of the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. Ms. Metzmaker also oversees the Michigan Assistive Technology Program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. Ms. Metzmaker is appointed to represent individuals with technical expertise related to emergency response, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026. She succeeds Daryl Green who has resigned.?

Mr. Robert A. Seeley, of White Lake, is the chief of emergency management at Oakland County and is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Michigan Air National Guard. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Lake Superior State. Mr. Seeley is appointed to represent individuals with technical expertise related to emergency response, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026. He succeeds Brad Smith whose term has expired.?

The Michigan Citizen-Community Emergency Response Coordinating Council (MCCERCC) assists in developing, maintaining, implementing and in supporting and promoting emergency response principles, strategies and practices within governmental agencies and private sector organizations in Michigan.???

Chioke Borgelt-Mose, of Detroit, is the director of improving practices and outcomes for the Corporation for a Skilled Workforce. Ms. Borgelt-Mose is also the president of the Michigan Stanford Alumni Association, a board member at the Detroit Continuum of Care, and a Management Advisory Board Member at the Wayne State University School of Business. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in African and African-American Studies from Stanford University. Ms. Borgelt-Mose is appointed for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring July 22, 2026. She succeeds Kristen McDonald-Rivet, whose term has expired.?

The Early Childhood Investment Corporation was created to be the state's focal point for information and investment in early childhood education in Michigan so that children can arrive at the kindergarten door, safe, healthy, and eager for learning and life. The Investment Corporation was founded in 2005 and charged with implementing a Great Start system for Michigan both at the state and community level.?

Ms. Lisa R. Brown, of West Bloomfield, is the county clerk and register of deeds for Oakland County. Brown has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Michigan State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Detroit College of Law. Ms. Brown is reappointed to represent county registers of deeds, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring January 1, 2025. She succeeds Patricia Niepoth, whose term has expired.?

Domonique D. Clemons, of Flint, is County Clerk and Register of Deeds for Genesee County. He has a bachelor?s degree from Michigan State University in public policy, and a master's degree in political management from The George Washington University. Mr. Clemons is appointed to represent county registers of deeds, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring January 1, 2025. He succeeds Justin Roebuck, whose term has expired.?

Meredith Place, of Portage, is county clerk and register of deeds for Kalamazoo County Government. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Iowa in Political Science and Communication Studies. Mrs. Place is reappointed to represent county registers of deeds, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring January 1, 2025.?

The Electronic Recording Commission keeps the standards and practices of county registers of deeds in this state in harmony with the standards and practices of offices of county registers of deeds in other jurisdictions. The Commission keeps the technology used by county registers of deeds in this state compatible with technology used by offices of county registers of deeds in other jurisdictions.??

Keisha Brooks, of Detroit, is a massage therapist and founder of The Peace and Harmony Center. Brooks received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication from the University of Michigan and her massage license from Irene's Myomassology Institute. Ms. Brooks is appointed to represent massage therapists, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2025. She succeeds Amelia Lipovsky, who has resigned.?

The Michigan Board of Massage Therapy ascertains minimal entry level competency of health practitioners and verifies continuing education during licensure. The Public Health Code defines the practice of massage therapy as the application of a system of structured touch, pressure, movement, and holding to the soft tissue of the human body in which the primary intent is to enhance or restore the health and well-being of the client. Underlying all duties is the responsibility of the board to promote and protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.??

Ann Flint, of Belmont, is the program director for respiratory care at Grand Valley State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Education from the University of Michigan. She has also received her master's degree in occupational education and her Ph.D. in Community College Leadership from Ferris State University. Dr. Flint is appointed to represent respiratory therapists, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026. She succeeds Veena Erinjeri, whose term has expired.?

Kenneth J. Harker, of Nunica, is a respiratory care supervisor for Corewell Health. He received his Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Harker is appointed to represent respiratory therapists, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026. He succeeds Andrew Weirauch, whose term has expired.?

Andrew E. Rivera, of Midland, is the regional manager of respiratory care at MyMichigan Health Care. He received his associate degree in respiratory therapy from Pima Medical Institute, his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Grand Canyon University, and his Master of Business Administration from Western Governor?s University. Mr. Rivera is appointed to represent respiratory therapists, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2026. She succeeds Shari Heydenburg, whose term has expired.?

The Michigan Board of Respiratory Care oversees the licensure requirements and standards for respiratory therapists. The Board has a duty to promote and protect the public's health, safety, and welfare. The Board implements this responsibility by ascertaining minimal entry level competency of health practitioners and by taking disciplinary action against licensees who have adversely affected the public's health, safety, and welfare.???

Adam R. Brauer, of Grand Rapids, is farm manager/chef at Schwallier's Country Basket where he manages 100 acres. He has attended Grand Rapids Community College and Central Michigan University. He is active in his community church and charitable functions volunteering his cooking skills and donations. Mr. Brauer is appointed to represent district 2 growers, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring March 1, 2026. He succeeds Steve Thome, whose term has expired.?

The Michigan Tree Fruit Commission was created pursuant to the Agricultural Commodities Marketing Act for the purpose of improving the economic position and competitiveness of the Michigan tree fruit industry.???

Paul Isely, of Grand Rapids, is currently the associate dean and a professor of economics at Grand Valley State University. He received a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Physics from University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has also earned a master's and Ph.D. in economics from Purdue University. Dr. Isely is reappointed to represent advocates for the interests of residential utility consumers, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring January 7, 2025.?

Nishaat Y. Killeen, of Detroit, currently serves as senior project manager at Michigan Saves. Killeen previously served as the recycling coordinator for the Department of Public Works in Detroit. Killeen received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Science from Butler University and her Master of Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University. Ms. Killeen is appointed to represent individuals nominated by the Attorney General, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring January 7, 2025. She succeeds Elise Matz, whose term has expired.?

Samuel Passmore, of Ann Arbor, is a program director at Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Environmental Studies from Oberlin College and a master's degree in Public Affairs from Princeton University. Mr. Passmore is reappointed to represent advocates for the interests of residential utility consumers, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring January 7, 2025.?

Anne Polakowski, of Ferndale, currently serves as project manager and senior project coordinator for Atwell LLC. She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy from Michigan State University. Ms. Polakowski is appointed to represent advocates for the interests of residential utility consumers, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring January 7, 2025. She succeeds Leah Wiste, whose term has expired.?

Michael Troupos, of Grand Rapids, currently serves as the managing director for Foresight Management. He received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Calvin College. Mr. Troupos is reappointed to represent advocates for the interests of residential utility consumers, for a term commencing March 16, 2023 and expiring January 7, 2025.?

The Utility Consumer Participation Board provides grants to qualified applicants that represent the interests of Michigan's residential energy (gas, electric, and other fuel) utility customers at residential energy proceedings before the Michigan Public Service Commission. Funding is generated through annual assessments of certain regulated utility companies.????

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