The Governor named her appointments for to the Board authorized in her Executive Order. While our nominee did not make the cut we are continuing to monitor the situation and further info will be presented to the membership as it becomes available. The following announcement may be found on the Governor’s webpage.
Governor Granholm Announces Appointments to Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention Board
January 27, 2010
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointments to the Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention Board:
Ron Boji of Orchard Lake, president of the Boji Group, is appointed to represent individuals nominated by the president of Michigan State University for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
Gregory Eaton of Lansing, partner with Karoub Associates, is appointed to represent individuals nominated by the president of Michigan State University for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
Michael Flanagan of Lansing, state superintendent of public instruction, is appointed for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
Rebecca Humphries of Lowell, director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, is appointed for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
Michael D. Moore of Lansing, president of Moore and Associates, chair of the Delta Township District Library Board, and member of the Historical Society of Michigan, is appointed to represent the governor for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
Nancy Skowronski of Detroit, former director of the Detroit Public Library and member of the Michigan Library Association, is appointed to represent the governor for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
Michael O. Smith of Farmington, director of the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University, is appointed to represent the governor for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
Bob Trezise of Lansing, president and CEO of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation, is appointed to represent individuals nominated by the mayor of the city of Lansing for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
Kate Pew Wolters of Grand Rapids, president of the Kate and Richard Wolters Foundation and chairperson of the Steelcase Foundation Board, is appointed to represent individuals nominated by the president of Michigan State University for a term expiring June 1, 2010.
The Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention Board was created to act in an advisory capacity to the governor to evaluate the potential for the creation of a Michigan Center for Innovation and Reinvention in partnership with Michigan State University and the city of Lansing or other public or private partners. The board is to consider potential ideas to preserve and maximize the benefits to the public of the existing Michigan Library and Historical Center, including public input and scrutiny regarding the most effective delivery of state library and historical services and facilities; and to recognize the importance of preserving unique historical assets and collections. The board is to complete its work and submit a final report to the governor by June 1, 2010.
These appointments are not subject to disapproval by the Michigan Senate.
