December 20, 2016
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Derhun Sanders of Redford Township and Steven Tomaszewski of Howell to the Michigan Technological University Board of Control.
The eight-member board is the governing body of the university.
“I thank Derhun and Steven for their commitment to serving on this board. I am confident they will help the university continue its success,” Snyder said.
Sanders is a government liaison for the U.S. Army Research Development Engineering Command’s Tank-Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center. He is a volunteer coach with Heroes’ Alliance STEM Organization, serving as the head robotics coach for teams in Flint and Detroit, as well as the assistant coach of a high school solar car team. Sanders holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from Michigan Technological University. He will replace Thomas Baldini.
Tomaszewski is the director of global facilities for General Motors. He is a board member of the Hartland Area Youth Athletic Association (HAYAA) and the MTU advisory boards for the College of Engineering and Environmental Engineering. He worked with MTU to establish the GM Rides the Waves program. Tomaszewski holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Michigan Technological University and a master’s degree in hazardous waste management from Wayne State University. He will replace Paul Ollila.
Members serve eight-year terms expiring Dec. 31, 2024. Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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