About the Board:

Created by Public Act 152 of 1895, the Board of Managers exercises certain regulatory and governance authority regarding admission and member affairs at Michigan's two veterans homes. They also represent the interest of the veterans' community in both advisory and advocacy roles. The board members are appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, to serve 6-year terms.

Members of the Board of Managers

• Ernest E. Meyers, Sr., Veterans of Foreign Wars

• Willard F. Coffey, The American Legion

• Richard "Chic" LaFave, Veterans of Foreign Wars

• Harvey Slotman, Disabled American Veterans

• Jasper McCain, AMVETS

• Tim D. Bade, Independent

• F. Gerrit Veldman, The American Legion