March 01, 2018
Thursday, March 1, 2018
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Michael Horton of Swartz Creek to the Board of Boiler Rules.
The 11-member board formulates definitions and rules for the safe construction, installation, inspection and repair of boilers in the state.
“I thank Michael for his commitment to overseeing boiler rules,” Snyder said. “His experience and knowledge will lend great insight to this board.”
Horton is a system engineer for General Motors Company, an adjunct faculty professor at Mott Community College, and a locomotive engineer for the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission. He holds multiple associate degrees from Mott Community College, a bachelor’s degree in computer systems engineering from Western Michigan University and a master’s degree from General Motors Engineering and Management Institute. He will represent antique steam boiler owners and operators and replace Dennis Rupert.
Horton will serve the remainder of a four-year term to expire June 30, 2020. His appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate.
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