March 20, 2003
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the appointment of James G. Agee to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Board of Directors.
“Jim is someone I admire and for whom I have a tremendous amount of respect,” Granholm said. “I know that he will serve on the board with pride and that he will work hard to protect health care for our families and our children.”
Agee, 62, of Laingsburg, is the President of J.G. Agee Consultants L.L.C and Co-Director of the Michigan Political Leadership Program (MPLP) at Michigan State University. MPLP is a multi-partisan leadership program that helps students develop skills in the areas of personal leadership, effective governance, public policy analysis and process, practical politics, and campaigning.
Agee previously served as State Representative for the 92nd District from 1992 to 1998. During his time in the Legislature, Agee was vice chair of the Taxation and Education committees as well as a member of the Corrections, House Oversight and the Urban Affairs committees. He also served as a member of “Team Fourteen,” a select group of legislators that redesigned Michigan’s tax and school finance structure. Throughout his career as a State Representative, Agee was the recipient of numerous awards for his achievements.
In 1998, Agee accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for Lieutenant Governor. After the election he went on to become First Vice President for Public Finance at Banc One Capital Markets.
Agee started his career as a teacher in 1962 with Pontiac Public Schools. He continued his career in education as principal of Muskegon High School and became superintendent of Muskegon Public Schools in 1983. He earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Michigan State University.
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Board of Directors develops policy that benefits the quality, cost, and availability to Blue Cross Blue Shield members. The board meets eight times a year.
This position is subject to Senate confirmation.
