Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Accountancy, Michigan Board of Acupuncture, Michigan Beef Industry Commission, Michigan Cherry Committee, Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science, Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, Michigan Board of Nursing, Michigan Board of Pharmacy, Michigan Public Service Commission, Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission, Michigan Underground Storage Tank Authority Board of Directors, Board of Law Examiners, and the Municipal Stability Board.
Michigan Board of Accountancy
Antonio C. Brown, of Lathrup Village, is certified public accountant and the chief financial officer of the Detroit Public Library. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and a Master of Education from Wayne State University. Mr. Brown is appointed to represent certified public accountants for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. He succeeds David Barrons whose term expired June 30, 2021.
Christonna C. Campbell, of Romulus, is recently retired from the Washtenaw County Department of Human Services where she served as a service program manager. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work and a Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University. Ms. Campbell is appointed to represent the general public for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Jennifer Kluge whose term expired June 30, 2021.
Kathleen Isleib, of Negaunee, is a certified public accountant and an accounting instructor at Northern Michigan University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University and a Master of Accounting Science from Northern Illinois University. Ms. Isleib is appointed to represent a full-time instructor of accounting above the elementary level at an accredited college or university for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Ola M. Smith whose term expired June 30, 2021.
The Michigan State Board of Accountancy is responsible for the certification, licensure, and regulation of certified public accountants and public accounting firms in Michigan.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Michigan Board of Acupuncture
Zhiling Trowbridge, M.D., of Grand Rapids, most recently served as a physician with Spectrum Health. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College and a Doctor of Medicine from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and she studied acupuncture at the Harvard Structural Acupuncture program and Helms Medical Institute. Dr. Trowbridge is reappointed to represent a physician licensed under part 170 or 175 who has met the requirement in section 16513(2)(b), for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025.
The Michigan Board of Acupuncture works with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to oversee the practice of approximately 89 acupuncturists. Underlying all duties is the responsibility of the board to promote and protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare, which is implemented by the Board by ascertaining minimal entry level competency of acupuncturists. The Board also has the obligation to take disciplinary action against registrants who have adversely affected the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Michigan Beef Industry Commission
Jon Haindl, of Cooks, is the owner and operator of Jarhian Farm. He holds a degree in agriculture education from Michigan State University. Mr. Haindl is reappointed to represent cattle growers for a term commencing June 30, 2021 and expiring May 31, 2024.
Leon D. Knirk, of Quincy, is the owner of LDK Farms. He holds an associates degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College and a bachelor’s degree from Davenport University. Mr. Knirk is appointed to represent cattle feeders for a term commencing June 30, 2021 and expiring May 31, 2024. He succeeds Dale Oeschger whose term expired May 31, 2021.
Jennifer L. Lewis, of Jonesville, is the human resources director and manager of Pleasant View Dairy. She is the district 2 director and an executive committee member of the Michigan Farm Bureau and treasurer of the Hillsdale County Dairy Promoters. Mrs. Lewis is appointed to represent dairy farmers for a term commencing June 30, 2021 and expiring May 31, 2024. She succeeds Leonard Brown whose term expired May 31, 2021.
The Michigan Beef Industry Commission was created under Public Act 291 in 1972 to promote the sale of beef and beef products. The Commission, the Beef Promotion and Research Board, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association work together in a coordinated state and national effort to promote beef and veal products in order to hold market share and increase the demand for beef and veal.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Michigan Cherry Committee
Juliette King McAvoy, of Central Lake, is the vice president of sales and marketing for King Orchards, Inc. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Agri-Business Management and Horticulture from Michigan State University. Ms. King McAvoy is reappointed to represent District 1 tart cherry growers for a term commencing June 30, 2021 and expiring February 1, 2024.
Emily A. Miezio, of Suttons Bay, is the receiving station manager for Cherry Bay Orchards. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hope College and a Master of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University. Ms. Miezio is reappointed to represent District 1 tart cherry growers for a term commencing June 30, 2021 and expiring February 1, 2024.
The Michigan Cherry Committee was developed for the purpose of improving the economic position of the Michigan red tart and sweet cherry growers by creating greater marketing opportunities for their fruit. The Committee conducts advertising and promotion programs, assembles, and disseminates market information, and supports research into new marketing methods.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science
Richard E. Bowerman, II, of Munising, is the funeral director and vice president of Bowerman Funeral Home, Inc. He holds an associate’s degree in mortuary science from Worhsam College of Mortuary Science and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lakeland College. Mr. Bowerman is appointed to represent professionals for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. He succeeds Mark Canale whose term expires June 30, 2021.
Mark T. Evely, Ph.D., of Swartz Creek, is the chair of the Wayne State University Department of Applied Health Sciences and an assistant professor and program director for the mortuary science program. Dr. Evely is also a funeral director for the A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors and Harry J. Will Funeral Home. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Wayne State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Dr. Evely is appointed to represent professionals for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. He succeeds Kathleen Barone whose term expires June 30, 2021,
Charlotte N. Goutimy, of Dearborn, is the supervisor of the Department of Business Operations for Henry Ford Health System. She holds an associate’s degree in commerce and arts from Henry Ford Community College. Ms. Goutimy is appointed to represent the general public for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Thomas Chrzanowski whose term expires June 30, 2021.
The Michigan Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science was created to license and regulate the practice of mortuary science and funeral establishments in Michigan. The Board works with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to oversee the practice of mortuary science licensees, residential trainees, and funeral homes.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
Bernard Lawler, of Grand Blanc, is a consultant with Bernard Lawler Enterprise. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Public Administration in Criminal Justice from the University of Michigan-Flint. Mr. Lawler is appointed to represent the general public for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. He succeeds Samantha West whose term expires June 30, 2021.
Illami Romero Martinez-King, of Lansing, is a marriage and family therapist and owner of Holistic Vida Therapy, LLC. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Family Community Service from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. Ms. Romero Martinez-King is appointed to represent licensed marriage and family therapists for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Laura Mammen whose term expires June 30, 2021.
The Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy was created to license and regulate the practice of marriage and family therapy in Michigan, which is the provision of guidance, testing, discussions, therapy, instruction, or advice that is intended to avoid, eliminate, relieve, manage, or resolve marital or family conflict or discord, to create, improve, or restore marital or family harmony, or to prepare couples for marriage. Underlying all duties is the responsibility of the Board to promote and protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Kimberly M. Cox, of Davison, is a registered nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Ascension Genesys Hospital and the chief union steward for Teamsters Local 332. She holds an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing from Mott Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ferris State University. Ms. Cox is appointed to represent registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration, for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Sarah Coker whose term expired June 30, 2021.
Stephanie L. DePetro, of Marquette, is a registered nurse with the UP Health System. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Criminal Justice, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Michigan University. Ms. DePetro is appointed to represent registered professional nurses with a baccalaureate degree engaged in nursing practice or nursing administration, for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Tiffany McDonald whose term expired June 30, 2021.
Patricia A. Duncan, of Canton, is a licensed practical nurse and the dermatology lab monitoring program manager for the University of Michigan Health System. She earned her LPN from the MDTA School of Practical Nursing and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Family Life Education and Human Services from Spring Arbor University. Ms. Duncan is appointed to represent license practical nurses for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Tatyana Chatman whose term expired June 30, 2021.
Lori A. Glenn, DNP, of Huntington Woods, is a certified nurse midwife with Hurley Medical Center and a clinical associate professor at the University of Detroit Mercy McAuley School of Nursing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mercy College of Detroit, Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery from the University of Illinois, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Glenn is reappointed to represent nurse midwives for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025.
Toni Schmittling, DNPA, of Farmington Hills, is a certified registered nurse anesthetist with Northstar Anesthesia and Sinai-Grace Hospital and the president and owner of Collaborative Anesthesia Staffing Solutions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science from the University of Detroit, and a Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice from the University of Michigan-Flint. Ms. Schmittling is appointed to represent nurse anesthetists for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Glenn O’Connor whose term expired June 30, 2021.
Nanette L. Watson, DNP, of Ithaca, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with Family Health Psychiatric and Counseling. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University, Master of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Oakland University. Ms. Watson is appointed to represent nurse practitioners for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. She succeeds Kristin Ahrens whose term expired June 30, 2021.
The Michigan Board of Nursing was created to establish qualifications for nurse licensure, to establish standards for education and approve nurse education programs, develop and implement criteria for assurance of continued competency, and take disciplinary action against licensees when the health, safety, and welfare of the public has been adversely affected.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Pierre Boutros, PharmD, of Birmingham, is the principal and CEO of OneCare LTC, LLC. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Mr. Boutros is appointed to represent pharmacists for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025. He succeeds Kathleen Pawlicki whose term expire June 30, 2021.
Kyle A. McCree, of Grand Blanc, is the director of state government affairs for Consumers Energy. He holds a Bachelor of Business Sciences in Finance from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint. Mr. McCree is reappointed to represent the general public for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025.
The Michigan Board of Pharmacy was enacted as part of the Public Health Code to oversee the practice of pharmacy as a health service, the clinical application of which includes the encouragement of safety and efficacy in the prescribing, dispensing, administering and use of drugs and related articles for the prevention of illness and the maintenance and management of health. The Public Health Code mandates certain responsibilities and duties for a health professional licensing board including promoting and protecting the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Michigan Public Service Commission
Katherine L. Peretick, of Plymouth, is a current commissioner with the Michigan Public Service Commission. Prior to her appointment in December 2020, Peretick was the director of engineering for NRStor, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan. Ms. Peretick is reappointed to represent Independents for a term commencing July 3, 2021 and expiring July 2, 2027.
The mission of the Michigan Public Service Commission is to ensure safe, reliable, and accessible energy and telecommunications services at reasonable rates for Michigan residents.
This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons
Maggie L. Badgley, of Cheboygan, is the finance manager for M&M Plumbing Heating and Cooling, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Economics from Kraków University of Economics in Poland and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Grand Valley State University. Ms. Badgley is appointed to represent the general public for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2024. She succeeds Robert Craig whose term expired June 30, 2020.
Christopher M. Germain, of Escanaba, is a realtor with Premier Real Estate, Inc. He holds an Institute One Certification from Holloway’s Real Estate Institute. Mr. Germain is reappointed to represent real estate brokers and salespersons for a term commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring June 30, 2025.
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