Feb. 1, 2008

Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Ismael Ahmed announced today the appointment of Larry Boitnott of Otsego as director of the Mason/Oceana County DHS effective Feb. 11, 2008.

"Larry has demonstrated significant administrative skills and has extensive experience in assistance payments, contract management and volunteer services," Ahmed said. "I am confident that as director of the dual Mason/Oceana offices he will continue to provide quality leadership."

As Mason/Oceana DHS director, Boitnott will be responsible for the administration of federal cash assistance programs, as well as child and adult services including protective services, adoption services and foster care services.

Boitnott has been a DHS employee for 28 years and holds an associate's degree in business administration, accounting and computer science from Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac. He is married and the father of two grown children.

For more information go to www.michigan.gov/dhs