Gov. Rick Snyder makes appointments to the Building the 21st Century Economy Commission

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LANSING, Mich. – (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the initial appointments to the Building the 21st Century Economy Commission, created by Executive Order 2016-14.

The 23-member commission serves as an advisory body within the Executive Office of the Governor. Members are charged with identifying priorities over the next 20 years along with short-term and long-term action items to achieve the vision of Michigan’s economic future. The commission will issue a final report to the Governor by June 30, 2017 for his consideration.

Membership will consist of 11 gubernatorial appointees, four legislative appointees, and several department directors or their representatives.

“Our state has made great strides over the past six years, but we must focus on the future of our economy to continue moving forward in the 21st Century. This commission will serve as the next step in our comeback by establishing a framework to grow new and existing industries within Michigan,” Snyder said.

Governor Appointments:

Santanu (Sandy) Baruah of Grosse Pointe Park is the president and chief executive officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber. He previously served in various roles of federal government, including working in the administrations of former presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush. Baruah holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from the University of Oregon and a master’s of business administration from Willamette University. He will serve as chair of the commission.

JoAnn Crary of Frankenmuth is the president of Saginaw Future, Inc. (SFI), a private nonprofit alliance which works to generate new investment and job growth in Saginaw County. Crary holds a bachelor’s degree in business education from Ferris State University and a master’s degree in business from Central Michigan University.

Kathleen (Kathi) Dobies of Beverly Hills is an engineering manager for Ford Motor Company. Dobies holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and computer science engineering from Michigan State University, a master’s degree in manufacturing engineering from Lawrence Technological University and a master’s degree in business administration and management from the University of Michigan.

James (Jim) Holcomb of Haslett is the senior vice president and general counsel for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. He previously served as the director of policy and majority legal counsel for the Michigan House of Representatives, as well as chief of staff for a former member of the House. Holcomb holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University, a master’s of business administration from the University of Michigan, and a juris doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Joseph (Joe) Lauer of Birmingham is the founder and chief executive officer of the finance organizer Greenback, Inc. He founded Simplewire which was one of the world’s first providers of SMS text messaging. Lauer holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Michigan.

Jason McCormack of Portland is a project manager and contractor for National Heritage Academies. McCormack holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems and finance from the University of Michigan.

Timothy Nelson of Traverse City is the president of Northwestern Michigan College. He serves on the Northern Michigan Knowledge Economy Strategies Project and is a member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Network, and the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Grand Valley State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan Technological University.

Sandra Pierce of Northville is senior executive vice president, private client group and regional banking director as well as chair of Michigan for Huntington National Bank. Pierce holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in business from Wayne State University.

Thomas Pleger of Sault St. Marie is the president of Lake Superior State University and was previously the campus executive officer at the University of Wisconsin – Baraboo/Sauk County. Pleger holds a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s degree in anthropology and archeology and a Ph.D. in anthropology and archaeology from the University of Wisconsin.

Nedda Shayota of Bloomfield Hills is the vice president of Sigma Associates, Inc. She is a member of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute Board of Directors and serves as a board member for the Friends of Modern & Contemporary Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Shayota holds a bachelor’s degree in art history and a juris doctorate of law, both from Wayne State University.

Jessica Ann Tyson of Kentwood is the president and owner of JA PR Group, LLC. In 2016, she was issued the Community Leadership Award by the Michigan Republican Party and the Seeds of Growth Leadership Award by Grand Rapids Opportunity for Women. Tyson attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Grand Rapids Community College.

Legislative Appointees:

Kathleen Wilbur, appointed by the Speaker of the House
Matthew Cullen, appointed by the House Minority Leader
Bob DeVries, appointed by the Senate Majority Leader
Lou Glazer, appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
Members serve terms expiring at the pleasure of the governor.

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