March 17, 2005
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following recent appointments to the State Fire Safety Board:
Beverly Hannah-Jones of Pontiac, CEO, owner, and architect for Hannah & Associates, Inc./Hannah Murano architect firm. Ms. Hannah-Jones is appointed to represent registered architects for a term expiring July 15, 2007. She succeeds Mr. John Z. Ballew whose term has expired.
Earl C. Howard of Detroit, senior associate structural engineer for the City of Detroit Department of Public Works. Mr. Howard is appointed to represent registered professional engineers for a term expiring July 15, 2007. He succeeds Mr. Vladimir Boldyreff whose term has expired.
Judy Zehnder Keller of Frankenmuth, president and owner of Bavarian Inn Lodge. Ms. Zehnder Keller is appointed to represent persons who own a place of public assemblage for a term expiring July 15, 2007. She succeeds Mr. Joel M. Woods whose term has expired.
Ronald R. Farr of Otsego, fire chief for the Kalamazoo Township Fire Department. Mr. Farr is designated as chairperson of the State Fire Safety Board, to serve as chairperson at the pleasure of the Governor.
The State Fire Safety Board has the mission of protecting life and property from fire, smoke, hazardous materials, and fire-related panic in specific types of public facilities throughout the state of Michigan.
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.
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