Skip to main content

Snyder makes reappointments to Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board

Friday, December 19, 2014

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointments of Lena Epstein, of Bloomfield Hills, and Karl Ieuter, of Sanford, to the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board, also known as the Children’s Trust Fund.

The 11-person board promotes the health, safety and welfare of Michigan's children and families by funding local programs and services that prevent child abuse and neglect.

“These appointees have been valuable board members and I look forward to their continued work in support of Michigan’s children,” Snyder said.

Epstein is general manager of Vesco Oil Corp. She serves on the board of directors of Temple Beth El, the Anti-Defamation League of Michigan, and the Detroit Country Day School Alumni Council.  Epstein earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University and a master’s of business administration from the University of Michigan. She continues to represent the general public. 

Ieuter is vice president and owner of Ieuter Insurance Group. He served as an insurance broker and a risk management underwriter.  Ieuter serves on the board of the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce, the Great Lakes Bay Emerging Leader executive committee, as a member of the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region selection committee, and was named Young Leader of the Year by the United Way in 2012.  Ieuter earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University and a master’s of business administration from Georgia State University. He continues to represent the general public. 

Appointees will three-year terms to expiring Dec. 19, 2017. Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

 

#####