April 12, 2018
Thursday, April 12, 2018
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Lawrence Prokop of Mason to the Board of Speech Language Pathology.
The 11-member board assists the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs with regulating the licensure and practice of speech-language pathologists.
“I thank Lawrence for his commitment to presiding over speech-language pathologists in Michigan," said Snyder.
Prokop is the director of the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Clinic and an associate professor for the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is the president-elect of the Michigan Osteopathic Association and previously served on the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management. Prokop holds bachelor’s degrees from both Western Michigan University and Ferris State University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will represent physicians and replace Melissa Pynnonen.
Prokop will serve the remainder of a four-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2020. His appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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