The Board of Managers exercises certain regulatory and governance authority regarding admission and member affairs at Michigan's two veterans' homes. They also represent the interest of the veterans' community in both advisory and advocacy roles. Board members are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve three-year terms.
The Michigan Veterans Facilities Authority Board of Managers was abolished by PA 351 of 2020 effective March 24, 2021.
Current Members
James Ausdemore, Pinckney
Represents Veterans of Foreign Wars
Term expires 2/28/2020
Harold Mast, Kentwood
Represents Veterans, who may or may not be a member of 1 or more congressionally chartered veterans' organizations, but shall not represent any congressionally chartered veterans' organization of which they are a member.
Term ends 2/28/2020
Adam Weiner, Rochester
Represents Veterans, who may or may not be a member of 1 or more congressionally chartered veterans' organizations, but shall not represent any congressionally chartered veterans' organization of which they are a member.
Term ends 2/28/2020
Shane Preston, Howell
Represents Marine Corps League
Term ends 2/28/2021
Ronald Schrieber, Roscommon
Represents Disabled American Veterans
Term ends 2/28/2021
Deborah Chambers, Grand Rapids
Represents Veterans, who may or may not be a member of 1 or more congressionally chartered veterans' organizations, but shall not represent any congressionally chartered veterans' organization of which they are a member.
Term ends 2/28/2022
Robert Johnson, Kingsley
Represents the American Legion
Term ends 2/28/2022
