Kelli King appointed to Board of Occupational Therapy

LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Kelli King, of Wyoming, to the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy.

The nine-member board assists the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in overseeing the licensure and practice of Michigan's occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

"I appreciate Kelli's willingness to serve on this board," said Snyder. "I know her efforts will help ensure best practices in the field of occupational therapy."

King is an occupational therapist for Ionia County Intermediate School District, a position she has held since 2005. Previously, she served as an occupational therapist for Metron of Greenville and Smith-Green West Allen Special Education Cooperative in Indiana. King is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She holds a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Western Michigan University, where she received additional training in sensory integration and school-based occupational therapy. King will represent professionals and replaces William Sisco.

King will serve a four-year term that commences Jan. 1, 2013 and expires Dec. 31, 2016. Her appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

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