NEWS RELEASE
GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Lake Superior State University Board of Trustees, MEDC Executive Committee, Board of Accountancy, Michigan Employment Relations Commission, Board of Examiners in Mortuary Science, Michigan Board of Medicine, Michigan Board of Pharmacy, Michigan Potato Industry Commission, Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission, Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission, Michigan State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision, Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission, and the Local Community Stabilization Authority Council. The following are appointments to Lake State's Board:
Lake Superior State University Board of Trustees
Sheri Davie, of Marquette, is the executive director for the Marquette Brownfield Authority. Ms. Davie previously worked as the Upper Peninsula district representative for Sen. Debbie Stabenow and in multiple roles at LSSU including as vice president of educational support staff. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Individualized Studies from Lake Superior State University and a Master of Public Administration from Northern Michigan University. Ms. Davie is appointed for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring January 27, 2030. She succeeds Sandi Frost Steensma whose term expired January 27, 2022.
Jon P. DeRoo, of Chesterfield, is the financial secretary and treasurer for Detroit Plumbers Local 98. Mr. DeRoo also serves as the chair of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee and as an elected member of the Anchor Bay School District Board of Trustees. He holds a Bachelor of Science in History from Lake Superior State University and an Associate of Applied Science in Construction Supervision from Washtenaw Community College. Mr. DeRoo is appointed for a term commencing August 11, 2022, and expiring January 27, 2030. He succeeds Dr. Mark Mercer whose term expired January 27, 2022.
The Lake Superior State University Board of Trustees is the governing body of Lake Superior State University. The board is granted the power of control and direction of all expenditures from the university's funds.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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