The Michigan Carnival-Amusement Safety Board consists of 7 members; the director of the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs, 1 representative of the amusement park operators, 1 representative of the carnival ride operators, 1 representative of the retail merchants association, 1 registered professional engineer and 2 public members.
Professional Members
Public Members
Robert J. Elhenicky
(representing the Retail Merchants Association)
Kurt G. Kipling
Jeffrey D. Ledy
(Professional Engineer)
Carrie E. Jones
Martin J. Heppler
(representing Carnival Ride Operators)
Douglas S. Schmidt
(representing Amusement Park Operators)
Steven D. Arwood
(representing Licensing and Regulation)
GETTING APPOINTED TO A BOARD
Occupational Boards or Commissions assist the State in regulating an occupation. Board members consist of both licensees and private citizens. If you are interested in applying for a board, please visit the
Governor's Appointment Division
page. This site contains information on appointments as well as an
application form
.