March 04, 2016
Friday, March 4, 2016
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Michael Yankowski, of DeWitt, and the reappointments of Marc Breckenridge, of Ypsilanti, and Alisha Clack, of Potterville, to the Michigan Citizen-Community Emergency Response Coordinating Council.
The council supports and enhances Michigan's homeland security, community health, public safety and all hazard preparedness with responsible planning and leadership.
“Public safety and the well-being of our citizens will always be a top priority,” Snyder said. “I thank these appointees for their willingness to serve on this important commission to help ensure the safety of all Michiganders.”
Appointment:
Yankowski is the chief of police for the City of Lansing. He has been with the Lansing Police Department since 1994 and has served in various capacities. Yankowski earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Ferris State University. He will represent individuals with technical expertise related to emergency response and replaces Roger Caris.
Reappointments:
Breckenridge is director of emergency management and homeland security for Washtenaw County. He is a licensed paramedic and a Michigan State Police designated professional emergency manager. Breckenridge earned a bachelor's degree in hazardous materials and paramedic technology from Siena Heights University and a certificate in leadership and management from Central Michigan University. He will continue to represent individuals with technical expertise related to emergency response.
Clack is an emergency alert system manager for the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. In this position, Clack managed multiple NOAA grants and was project manager for Michigan’s new AMBER alert portal. Clack earned a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a master’s of science in administration degree from Central Michigan University. She will continue to represent the general public.
Members will serve four-year terms expiring Dec. 31, 2019. Their appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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