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Tracy Kecskemeti

Acting Materials Management Division Director

Tracy Kecskemeti is the Acting Director of the Materials Management Division (MMD). She leads programs that promote sustainability and ensure the safe management of waste and radiological materials to protect public health and Michigan’s environment.

Tracy is especially focused on aligning traditional waste regulatory programs with efforts in recycling, waste reduction, materials recovery, and energy efficiency to advance a more circular economy and minimize the impacts of waste.  

Prior to her appointment as Acting Director in April 2025, Tracy served as MMD’s Assistant Division Director, overseeing regulatory operations. Before that, she spent 20 years in EGLE’s Warren District Office, where she served as the District Coordinator, MMD District Supervisor, and worked in the Water Resources Division. 

Tracy holds both a bachelor’s degree in resource management and environmental policy and a master’s degree in environmental science from the University of Michigan. She lives in metro Detroit with her family and spends her free time gardening.