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Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointments to Central Michigan University Board of Trustees

Monday, Jan. 30, 2017

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Joseph (Joe) Anderson, Jr. of Bloomfield Hills and Dr. Michael Sandler of West Bloomfield to the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees.

The eight-member board is the governing body of the University.

“These individuals have years of experience in various fields that will serve them well on the board and I am confident they will do substantial work to ensure the success of the university,” Snyder said.

Anderson is the majority owner, chairman, and chief executive officer of TAG Holdings, LLC. He also serves on the boards of directors for Quaker Chemical Corporation, Meritor, Inc., and the Rite Aid Corporation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in math and engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a master’s degree in African area studies and comparative government from the University of California, and is a graduate of the Harvard Advanced Management Program. He also holds an honorary doctor of management degree from Kettering University and an honorary doctor of commercial science degree from Central Michigan University. He will replace Sarah Opperman.

Sandler is the president of MAS Strategic Consulting, LLC, and was previously a strategic initiatives specialist and diagnostic radiologist for Henry Ford Health System. He also is a member of the board of trustees for the Michigan Radiological Society. Sandler attended the University of Michigan and holds a medical degree from Wayne State University College of Medicine. He will replace John Hurd.

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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