June 07, 2018
Thursday, June 7, 2018
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointments of Mary Ochalek of Milan and Ronald Karelse of Belmont to the State Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science.
Housed within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the nine-member board provides oversight for the state's mortuary science licensees.
“Mary and Ronald have been in the mortuary field for many years, and I look forward to their continued input and advice,” Snyder said.
Ochalek is the owner and funeral director of Ochalek-Stark Funeral Service. She has more than 40 years of experience in the industry and serves on the community relations board for the Milan Federal Corrections Institute and the parish council of Immaculate Conception. Ochalek holds a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science from Wayne State University. She will continue to represent professionals.
Karelse is the president of Heritage Funeral Service and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Calvin College and attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He will continue to represent professionals.
Members will serve four-year terms expiring June 30, 2022. Their appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
###
