July 28, 2017
Friday, July 28, 2017
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Kenneth Letts of Marshall and the reappointment of Paul Korte of New Boston to the State Fire Safety Board.
In cooperation with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs' Bureau of Fire Services and fire organizations throughout the state, the 17-member board assists with the development of fire safety rules for the construction, operation and maintenance of various public facilities.
“I thank these individuals for their commitment to ensuring proper fire safety procedures statewide,” Snyder said.
Letts is the manager of Crystal Flash in Marshall. He previously worked for Maverick Construction and owned and operated a 225-acre cash crop farm. He has also been a volunteer firefighter for Marengo Township for 25 years. Letts studied electrical engineering at Kellogg Community College. He will represent the flammable liquids industry and replace John Wozniak.
Korte is the director of environmental services for Ciena Healthcare and a licensed residential builder. He attended Henry Ford Community College. He will continue to represent the nursing home industry.
Appointees will serve four-year terms expiring July 15, 2021. Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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