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Snyder appoints board members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011
Contact: Sara Wurfel
Office: 517-335-6397
Email: wurfels@michigan.gov

Investment Advisory Committee

James B. Nicholson, of Detroit, is the president and CEO of PVS Chemicals, Inc.  He was appointed to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council by President George W. Bush in 2006 and was named a Michiganian of the Year in 2004 by the Detroit News. The appointment is for a three-year term and subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

Michigan State Housing Development Authority Board

Kirk Steudle, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, Maura Corrigan, director of the Michigan Department of Human Services; and Andy Dillon, State Treasurer, are appointed as members of the governor's cabinet.

Michigan State Transportation Commission

Todd Wyett and Chuck Moser are appointed to serve three-year terms. Wyett, of Charlevoix, is CEO of Versa Real Estate.  He previously served on the board of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Moser, of Drummond Island, serves as the executive director of the Eastern Upper Peninsula Transit Authority.  He previously served as chief of staff for former state Senator Walter North. The appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

Michigan Strategic Fund

Michael Finney, president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and Andy Dillon, State Treasurer, are appointed as members of the governor's Cabinet.

Visit www.michigan.gov/gov for more information on appointments and a comprehensive listing of more than 200 of the state's Boards and Commissions. If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, please download and complete the online application and return as directed. 

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