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Gov. Rick Snyder appoints Kathryn Debien to the City of Benton Harbor Receivership Transition Advisory Board

Thursday, March 24, 2016

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Kathryn Debien, of Spring Lake, to the Benton Harbor Receivership Transition Advisory Board.

“Kathryn’s leadership on this important board will be beneficial in the work to enhance financial stabilization and continue to drive success in the city of Benton Harbor,” Snyder said.

Debien is a state administrative manager in the field audit division at the Department of Treasury in the Tax Compliance Bureau. She is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Michigan Technological University. Debien will represent the State Treasurer and fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Larry Steckelberg.

Other members of the City of Benton Harbor include: Bret Witkowski, representing the director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget; Sharon Hunt, as a member with relevant professional experience; and Marvin Raglon, as a member with relevant professional experience.

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