Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to 21 Michigan boards and commissions on Thursday, covering panels that regulate natural resources, health professions, higher education and state investments.
Trevor Lauer, of Bloomfield Hills, and George Lindquist, of Negaunee, were appointed to the Natural Resources Commission. Lauer, vice chairman and group president for DTE Energy, was appointed as an independent for a term commencing January 1, 2027, and expiring December 31, 2030, succeeding John Walters. Lindquist, a retired past president of Michigan United Conservation Clubs, was appointed as a democrat for the same term, succeeding David Nyberg. The commission has exclusive authority to regulate the taking of game and sportfish.
On the Michigan Beef Industry Commission, Matthew Noggle, of Manchester, was reappointed as a member engaged in the feeding of cattle for beef production for a term commencing October 1, 2026, and expiring May 31, 2028. John Miller, of Clare, and Justin Taylor, of St. Louis, were also appointed, succeeding Monte Bordner and Frank Leist respectively.
Ben Moe, of Kalamazoo, was appointed to the Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, while Judge Yasmine Poles, Judge Chris Ninomiya and Matthew Way were reappointed.
Dr. Shan Jackson and former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, an NFL Hall of Famer and heart attack survivor, were reappointed to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports.
Dr. Meghan Liroff and Dr. Zain Mohiuddin were appointed to the Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and Timothy Schnelle was named to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
Other appointments included Kristy Dayson to the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council; Johanna Delp to the Michigan State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision; Mike Baar to the Electrical Administrative Board; Ashley Anderson and Ian Hickman to the Michigan Board of Nursing; Mitra Jafary-Hariri to the Michigan Board of Pharmacy; Jennifer Wheeler to the Michigan Board of Professional Engineers; Christopher Anderson to the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists; and Kimberly Hoyle to the Michigan Board of Counseling.
Jen Flood, the Michigan State Budget Director, was appointed to the Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees for a term commencing January 1, 2027, and expiring December 31, 2034, succeeding John U. Bacon.
Sherry Hodge and Amy Sells were appointed to the Michigan Board of Nursing Home Administrators. Lynda Rossi was named to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Board, and Steven Watson to the State of Michigan Investment Board.
John Dewane was appointed to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, Tricia Foster to the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, and Alice Thompson was reappointed to the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority.
Many of the appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.