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Monday, Nov. 24, 2014
LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointments of Grace Lee, of Bloomfield
Hills, Mahima Mahadevan, of Canton, and Joe Tasma, of Westland, to the Asian Pacific American
Affairs Commission.
The 21-member commission housed in the Michigan Department of Civil Rights advances the full
and equal participation of Asian Pacific Americans in Michigan.
"Grace, Mahima and Joe are talented and experienced appointees and I look forward to the work
they will do on this commission," said Snyder.
Lee is chief financial officer of Logic Solutions Inc., a global Web and mobile application
development company. She is on the Foreign Direct Investment Committee of Ann Arbor SPARK
and is president of the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce. Lee earned a bachelors
degree in economics from UCLA and an MBA from Eastern Michigan University. She replaces Henry
Tanaka.
Mahadevan is project manager for the Education Policy Initiative at the Gerald R. Ford School of
Public Policy, where she has worked since 2011. She has experience with the University of Michigan
Peace Corps Office and as donor coordinator for Alternatives For Girls, a nonprofit that offers
support and stability to homeless and high-risk girls and young women. Mahadevan earned a
bachelors degree in psychology and a masters of public policy from the University of Michigan. She
replaces Sook Wilkinson.
Tasma is an accounts receivable manager for ZYNP International. He worked as a language
consultant for the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice. Tasma is a past president
and board member of the Thai-American Association of Michigan. He studied law at
Ramkhamhaeng University in Bangkok and earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina.
He replaces Peter Wong.
Members will serve four-year terms to expire Nov. 30, 2018. Their appointments are not subject to
the advice and consent of the Senate.
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LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointments of Angela River, of
Auburn Hills, and Andrea Schroeder, of Clarkston, to the Michigan Board of Cosmetology.
The nine-member board advises and assists the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs in overseeing the cosmetology profession.
Angela and Andrea bring valuable experience to the board and I am confident they will continue to
do great work in these roles, said Snyder.
River is the owner of DARe Salon where she works as a cosmetologist and image consultant. She
has more than 25 years of stylist experience. River served as an Oakland County Commissioner.
River earned an associate degree in cosmetology management from Oakland Community College.
She continues to represent cosmetologists.
Schroeder is a partner at Strategic Five Business Solutions, where she is responsible for daily
operations, client development and contract fulfillment. She is also a partner at A Place Downtown, a
boutique rental management firm. She served as director of worldwide strategic alliances for
Oakwood Worldwide and currently serves on the board of directors of ACE Academy. Schroeder
earned a bachelors degree in education and child studies from Miami University and was a 2006
Fellow of the Michigan Political Leadership Program. She continues to represent the general public.
Appointees will serve four-year terms to expire Dec. 31, 2018. Their appointments are subject to the
advice and consent of the Senate.
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LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of David Smeltzer, of Bear
Lake, and the reappointments of Paul Hubbell, of Williamsburg, and Andrew Riley, of Mears, to the
Michigan Cherry Committee.
The nine-member committee was established in 1965 and develops and implements marketing
efforts for Michigan's cherry industry.
"The cherry industry is an integral part of Michigans economy and I appreciate these appointees
willingness to serve, said Snyder.
Smeltzer is a member of West Wind Orchards LLC, a fourth generation apple and cherry farm, which
also has an apple storage and asparagus packing facility. He farms 150 acres of cherries and
apples. He is a lifelong cherry farmer with experience in research and development. Smeltzer
continues to represent District 1 tart cherry growers.
Hubbell is the owner of Orchard View Farms. Hubbell serves as president of the Grand Traverse
Fruit Growers Council, president of Traverse Bay Cherry Co-op of Sweet Cherries, and on the
National Cherry Growers and Industries Foundation. He continues to represent District 1 sweet
cherry growers.
Riley is the manager of Riley Orchards, where he farms 800 acres of sweet and tart cherries,
asparagus, apples, and peaches. He will continue to represent District 2 sweet cherry growers.
Appointees will serve three-year terms to expire Feb. 1, 2017. Their appointments are subject to the
advice and consent of the Senate.
LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointments of Christophe Dean, of
Troy, and Thomas Klapp, of Ann Arbor, to the Michigan Board of Chiropractic.
Housed within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the nine-member board
sets entry-level competency standards for health practitioners and verifies continuing education
during licensure, protecting and promoting the public's health, safety and welfare.
I am thankful for Christophe and Deans willingness to support the health of their fellow
Michiganders by serving on this board, Snyder said.
Dean is the owner of Dean Chiropractic and has more than 40 years of chiropractic experience.
Dean earned a bachelors degree in physiology and a doctor of chiropractic from Palmer College of
Chiropractic. He continues to represent professionals.
Klapp is the owner and president of First Choice Chiropractic of Ann Arbor, where he has been since
1980. He also founded First Choice Chiropractic of Northville in 2001. He was named Michigan
Association Chiropractor of the Year in 2003, 2006, 2007. Klapp earned a doctor of chiropractic from
Life Chiropractic College. He continues to represent professionals.
Appointees will serve four-year terms to expire Dec. 31, 2018. Their appointments are subject to the
advice and consent of the Senate.
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The cyber conference is sponsored by Governor Rick Snyder and provides an opportunity for ideas
to be exchanged across public and private cyber defense sectors.
LANSING, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointments of Joseph Burke, of Ann
Arbor, John Rubitschun, of Okemos, and Cheri Arwood, of St. Johns, to the State Council for
Interstate Adult Offender Supervision.
The five-member commission guides the transfer of offenders in a manner that promotes effective
supervision strategies consistent with public safety, offender accountability, and victims rights.
These appointees are all valuable assets to the council and I am thankful they are continuing to
serve, Snyder said.
Burke is the judge for the 15th District Court. He previously served as the chief assistant prosecuting
attorney for Washtenaw County and worked in private practice. Burke earned a bachelors degree in
social science from Michigan State University and a degree from Cooley Law School. He continues
to represent the judicial branch.
Rubitschun retired as the deputy director of field operations and administration for the Michigan
Department of Corrections. He currently serves as an adjunct professor for the Michigan State
University School of Criminal Justice. Rubitschun served as chair of and an administrative law judge
for the Michigan Parole Board. He serves on the rules and compliance committees with the national
office for interstate adult offender supervision. Rubitschun earned a bachelors degree and a
masters degree in criminal justice from Michigan State University and a degree from Cooley Law
School. He continues to represent the compact administrator.
Arwood is the executive administrator to the Legal Division of Gov. Rick Snyder. She continues to
represent the executive branch.
Appointees will serve four-year terms to expiring Oct. 31, 2018. Their appointments are not subject
to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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