January 26, 2005

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointments and reappointments to the Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates:

Michael T. Harris of Okemos, magistrate for the Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates.  Mr. Harris is appointed for a term expiring January 26, 2006.  He succeeds Patrick J. MacLean who has resigned.

Timothy M. McAree of Rockford, attorney for Timothy A. McAree, P.C.  Mr. McAree is appointed for a term expiring January 26, 2009.  He succeeds Kenneth Frankland whose term has expired. 

Thomas G. Moher of Sault Ste. Marie, attorney for Moher & Cannello, P.C.  Mr. Moher is appointed for a term expiring January 26, 2009.  He succeeds Michael D. Wagner whose term has expired.

Alexander T. Ornstein of Farmington Hills, partner at Ornstein & Woll, PLLC and principal attorney for Alexander T. Ornstein, P.C. law firms.  Mr. Ornstein is appointed for a term expiring January 26, 2009.  He succeeds Susan B. Cope whose term has expired.

Paul M. Purcell of Saginaw, attorney for Purcell, Tunison & Boardman, P.C.  Mr. Purcell is appointed for a term expiring January 26, 2009.  He succeeds Kenneth Block whose term has expired. 

Michael J. Thiele of Flushing, attorney in private practice.  Mr. Thiele is appointed for a term expiring January 26, 2009.  He succeeds Nancy Day whose term has expired. 

Joy A. Turner of Grosse Pointe Park, attorney and shareholder for Sachs Waldman law firm.  Ms. Turner is appointed for a term expiring January 26, 2009.  She succeeds Molly Cooke whose term has expired.

George J. Quist of Grand Rapids, magistrate for the Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates.  Mr. Quist is reappointed for a term expiring January 26, 2009.

Andrew G. Sloss of Clinton Township, magistrate for the Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates.  Mr. Sloss is reappointed for a term expiring January 26, 2009.

The Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates functions within the Department of Labor and Economic Growth.  The magistrates are responsible for conducting hearings in disputes that arise under the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969 and hear cases related to worker’s compensation claims.

These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.