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Gov. Rick Snyder makes reappointments to Board of Marriage and Family Therapy

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointments of Concha Allen, of DeWitt, and Richard Wampler, of Haslett, to the Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

The nine-member board assists the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in overseeing the practice of more than 800 marriage and family therapists.

“I thank Concha and Richard for continuing to be assets to this important board,” Snyder said.

Allen is an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing and Hospitality at Central Michigan University. She served as a lecturer and teaching fellow at the University of North Texas and an instructor in marketing and transportation at the University of Southern Alabama. Allen earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising from Texas Tech University, a master’s degree in business administration from the University of South Alabama, and a Ph.D. in business administration from the University of North Texas. She continues to represent the general public.

Wampler is an adjunct professor in the couple and family therapy program at Michigan State University. He served as a professor and program director at Michigan State University, a professor at Texas Tech University, and in private practice. Wampler earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Indiana University, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. He continues to represent professionals. 

Members serve four-year terms expiring June 30, 2019. The appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

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