September 20, 2005

LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointments to the Michigan Broadband Development Authority Board of Directors:

George A. Franklin of Kalamazoo, former vice president of Worldwide Government Relations with Kellogg Company.  Mr. Franklin is appointed to represent Democrats for a term expiring December 31, 2008.  He succeeds Suzanne H. Dees whose term has expired.

Frida M. Waara of Marquette, owner of On-Cue Productions.  Ms. Waara is appointed to represent Independents for a term expiring December 31, 2008.  She succeeds Timothy J. Laing whose term has expired.

The mission of the Michigan Broadband Development Authority Board of Directors is to expand broadband access for Michigan’s citizens and businesses and offer organizations in the public and private sector low-cost financing for the acquisition of hardware, software, and services that will improve or increase their use of broadband technologies.  Members of the board are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced in the academic, business, technology, or financial fields.
 
These appointments are subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963.  They stand confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.