Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a series of appointments and reappointments to nine Michigan boards and commissions on August 6, 2026, filling key roles across various sectors including land use, arts, homelessness, public safety, healthcare, and housing.
Several appointments focus on health and public welfare. Shiloh Wroe was named to the Michigan Interagency Council on Homelessness, tasked with developing a 10-year plan to end homelessness. The Health Information Technology Commission saw four appointments: Chris Bailey, Maya Cleaver, Todd Belding (reappointed), and Kaitlynn Lamie, all contributing to an interoperable healthcare information infrastructure. Mishka Sajjadi joined the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists, which licenses and ensures the competency of therapists. Sarah Fifer was appointed to the Michigan Task Force on Physician’s Assistants, overseeing their practice.
Other key appointments include Kylee Mitchell Wells, who was reappointed to the State Land Bank Authority Board of Directors, focusing on recycling land for productive use. Kelly Stuible-Clark joined the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, aiming to enrich the state's creative environment. John Piggott was appointed to the Michigan Community Corrections Board, advising the Department of Corrections on program approvals.
In housing and construction, Linda Grossman was appointed to the Manufactured Housing Commission, representing residents of manufactured housing parks and helping establish uniform policy for the industry. John Tisdale joined the Residential Builders’ and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors’ Board, responsible for licensing and regulating residential construction and alteration.
Appointments to the Michigan Community Corrections Board, Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists, Manufactured Housing Commission, Michigan Task Force on Physician’s Assistants, and Residential Builders’ and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors’ Board are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Other appointments are not.