LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following recent appointments and reappointments:

Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards

Martin G. Bandemer of Macomb Township, president of the Detroit Police Officers Association, is appointed to represent individuals submitted by a police association representing officers employed by one police agency employing more than 15 percent of the police officers in this state for a term expiring November 1, 2008.  He succeeds Richard G. Weaver who has resigned.

Ronald J. Bretz of Lansing, professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, is reappointed to represent individuals submitted by the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan for a term expiring November 1, 2010. 

James D. Bosscher of McBain, Missaukee County sheriff, is reappointed to represent elected sheriffs submitted by the Michigan Sheriffs' Association for a term expiring November 1, 2010.

David L. Morse of Howell, Livingston County prosecuting attorney, is reappointed to represent individuals submitted by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Association of Michigan for a term expiring November 1, 2010.

Doreen E. Olko of Lake Orion, Auburn Hills chief of police, is reappointed to represent individuals submitted by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police for a term expiring November 1, 2010.

The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards serves as the oversight commission for all law enforcement training funds and criminal justice training funds in Michigan.  Their main focus is on professionalism, formal in-service training, and number of officers receiving training, as well as the institution of law enforcement training standards, implementation of a web-based information system available to all law enforcement, and to award training grants that advance the objectives of the commission. 

The appointment and reappointments are subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963.  They stand confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.

Grape & Wine Industry Council
 
M. David Anthony of Bark River, director of community development of the Hannahville Indian Community, is appointed to represent additional members for a term expiring at the pleasure of the governor.

Danny B. Matthies of Lake Leelanau, owner of Chateau Fontaine Vineyards and Winery, is appointed to represent wine makers for a term expiring October 9, 2009.  He succeeds Elizabeth J. Berger whose term has expired.

Heather A. Price of Jackson, co-owner of Sandhill Crane Vineyards and vice president of public programs for Ella Sharp Museum, is appointed to represent wine makers for a term expiring October 9, 2009.  She succeeds David Miller whose term has expired.

Steven L. Arbaugh of Harbor Springs, president and chief operating officer of Bayside Beverage Corporation, is reappointed to represent beer and wine wholesalers who market Michigan wine for a term expiring October 9, 2009.

Amanda A. Danielson of Traverse City, proprietor and sommelier of Trattoria Stella, is reappointed to represent operators of restaurants that hold class C licenses and serve Michigan wines for a term expiring October 9, 2009. 

Charles E. Edson, Ph.D. of Okemos, proprietor, wine maker, and viticulturist of Bel Lago Vineyards and Winery, is reappointed to represent wine grape growers for a term expiring October 9, 2009. 

Robert J. Jacobson of Ann Arbor, vice president of Leelanau Wine Cellars, is reappointed to represent wine makers for a term expiring October 9, 2009.

The Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 charges the council with the promotion of Michigan's wine and wine grape-growing industries.  Priorities of the council are encouraging growth of the industry, promotion of Michigan wines, funding research to support wine grape growing in Michigan, and sponsoring training opportunities for industry development.  The council is funded through non-retail liquor license fees.

These appointments and reappointments are not subject to disapproval by the Michigan Senate.

Michigan Freedom Trail Commission

Juanita Moore of Detroit, president and CEO of Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, is appointed to represent the museum of African American History in the city of Detroit for a term expiring February 1, 2011.  She succeeds the late Margaret T. Ward.

Kimberly L. Simmons of Detroit, president and executive director of Quarlls Watkins Heritage Project, is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring February 1, 2009.  She succeeds Richard J. Strowger whose term has expired.

Mary A. Edmond of Grand Rapids, owner and consultant of Reflections Unlimited, is reappointed to represent civil rights advocates for a term expiring February 1, 2009.

Rev. Lottie Jones Hood, Ed.D. of Detroit, president and CEO of First Congregational Living Museum and senior pastor of First Congregational Church of Detroit, is reappointed to represent local communities in which the Underground Railroad had a significant presence for a term expiring February 1, 2012.

Carol E. Mull of Ann Arbor, curatorial consultant and Underground Railroad researcher for the Kempf House Museum, is reappointed to represent historic preservation for a term expiring February 1, 2009.

Veta S. Tucker, A.D. of Kentwood, associate professor of English and African American Studies for Grand Valley State University, is reappointed to represent the academic community knowledgeable in African-American history for a term expiring February 1, 2011.

The Michigan Freedom Trail Commission is responsible for organizing, promoting, implementing and preserving the legacy of the Freedom Trail and Underground Railroad in the state of Michigan.

These appointments and reappointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Board and Executive Committee                                                                              

Todd A. Wyett of West Bloomfield, president of Touchstone Corporation, is appointed to the MEDC executive committee to represent the private sector for a term expiring April 5, 2016.  Mr. Wyett is also appointed to the MEDC Corporate board for a term expiring at the pleasure of the governor.  He succeeds Hayden H. Harris whose term has expired. 

John W. Brown of Portage, CEO of the Styker Corporation, is reappointed to represent the private sector for a term expiring April 5, 2016.  

George W. Jackson, Jr. of Southfield, president and CEO of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, is reappointed to represent public agencies for a term expiring April 5, 2016.

Birgit M. Klohs of Grand Rapids, president of The Right Place, is reappointed to represent the private sector for a term expiring April 5, 2016.

Philip H. Power of Ann Arbor, president of The Center of Michigan Newsletter, is reappointed to represent the private sector for a term expiring April 5, 2016. 

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation board authorizes and approves the annual audit and evaluates the performance of the MEDC.  The MEDC executive committee oversees the corporation and the CEO of the corporation.  

These appointments are not subject to disapproval by the Michigan Senate.

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