April 12, 2018
Thursday, April 12, 2018
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Laura Colligan of Holt and Alan Sonnanstine of Canton to the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System Board.
The board is responsible for general oversight of retirement, survivor and disability benefits to employees in public school districts, intermediate school districts and certain community colleges and universities.
“I thank Laura and Alan for their dedication to representing active and retired school employees,” Snyder said. “Their work on this board will ensure Michigan educators and their families receive their benefits after their time in education is finished.”
Colligan is the director of student instructional services for Ingham Intermediate School District and a school board member for Holt Public Schools. She previously served as a principal for Holt Public Schools. Colligan holds a bachelor’s degree and education specialist K-12 administration certificate from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in the art of teaching from Marygrove College. She will represent an elected member of a board of control and fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Larry Ward.
Sonnanstine is the owner of Sonny Consulting, LLC., which provides actuarial services to statewide plans including the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Michigan. He will represent the general public with experience in health insurance or actuarial science and will replace Michael Ringuette.
Colligan will serve the remainder of a term expiring March 30, 2022. Sonnanstine will serve a four-year term expiring March 30, 2022. Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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