Lansing, MI – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Architects, Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council, and the Michigan Trails Advisory Council… all from the listening area.
Annette Gleason, of Ypsilanti, is a project manager and architect at TK Design & Associates. She is a licensed architect and holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Ms. Gleason is appointed to represent architects for a term commencing April 1, 2021 and expiring March 31, 2025. She succeeds Patrick Barry whose term expires March 31, 2021.
The Michigan Board of Architects was created under Article 20 of Public Act 299 of 1980, as amended, to regulate the practice of architecture, which is defined as “professional services, such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, review of materials and completed phases of work in construction, alteration or repair in connection with a public or private structure, building, equipment, works or project, when the professional service requires the application of a principle of architecture or architectural design.”
Gleason’s appointment are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Glen Ashlock, of Brooklyn, is the assistive technology and information technology manager for the Region 2 Area Agency on Aging. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Michigan. Mr. Ashlock is appointed to represent residents of this state, including residents who represent the underserved or tribal communities, for a term commencing March 26, 2021 and expiring December 31, 2021. He succeeds Theodore R. Dorsette, III who has resigned.
The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council is charged with developing the state plan as provided in Section 704(a)(2) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 USC 796c(a)(2). The Council may work with centers for independent living to coordinate services with public and private entities to improve services provided to individuals with disabilities and conduct resource development activities to support the Council and the provision of independent living services by centers for independent living.
This appointment is not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
Jason A. Jones, of Dexter, is the advocacy director for the Michigan Mountain Biking Association and the CFO and COO of Gerrit J. Verburg Company. He has a degree in Financial Administration from Michigan State University. Mr. Jones is appointed to represent non-motorized users for a term commencing March 26, 2021 and expiring January 17, 2025. He
succeeds Steven Davis whose term expired January 17, 2021.
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