September 05, 2003
September 5, 2003
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced three appointments to the Construction Safety Standards Commission. The commission provides rules and establishes safety standards for construction operations to protect the life and safety of construction workers in Michigan.
Tom Boensch, of Saginaw, is currently the secretary/treasurer of the Michigan State Building and Construction Trades Council. He is a Vietnam era veteran and volunteer for the Saginaw City Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanity. Boensch is appointed to represent construction operations on the employee level for a term expiring March 18, 2004. He succeeds Martin Ross of Traverse City who has resigned.
Larry Redfearn, of Southfield, is currently district skilled trades manager for Detroit Public Schools. He is a licensed master plumber with over 25 years in construction and maintenance. Redfearn is appointed to represent construction operations on the public employee level for a term expiring March 18, 2006. He succeeds Carl Davis of Detroit whose term has expired.
Timothy B. Wise, of Commerce, is currently the vice president of operations for Dumas Construction Services. He is chair of the Equal Business and Employment Opportunity Committee for the Association of General Contractors, Greater Detroit Chapter and former member of the Michigan Minority Business Development Council. Wise is appointed to represent construction operations on the management level for a term expiring March 18, 2006. He succeeds Charles Gatecliff of Brighton whose term has expired.
All three appointments require advice and consent of the Senate.
