Insider Intelligence

Dr. Timothy Boring was appointed director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) by Governor Whitmer this week. Dr. Boring has been serving as the State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency since his appointment by President Biden in 2021. He previously operated his family’s sixth-generation family farm in Stockbridge, […]

Clay West has been appointed to the bench of the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County. The appointment was made to fill a partial term following the election of Judge Kathleen Feeney to the 3rd District Court of Appeals. His term commences on April 17, 2023, and expires on January 1, 2025. If he wishes […]

Nicole Goodson has been appointed to the 3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She currently serves as the president and CEO of Legal Aid and Defender Association, a position she’s held since 2017. Before her time with Legal Aid, Ms. Goodson served as a private practice attorney and worked with the […]

Alida J. Bryant has been appointed to serve on the 17th Circuit Court of Kent County by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. She currently serves as the District Court Chief for the Kent County Defender’s Office, a role she’s held since 2021. Prior to that, Ms. Bryant was a staff attorney with the Defender’s Office handling litigation […]

David Worthams has been appointed to serve on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. He is the director of employment policy for the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Mr. Worthams holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Western Michigan University and a Master of Science in Legal Studies from Kaplan University. He […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Teri Lynn Dennings to the 16th Circuit Court of Macomb County. She currently works as an attorney at an energy company. Prior to that, she worked as a private practice attorney. Ms. Dennings earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School and a Bachelor of Science […]

Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Henry Williams as executive director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). He currently serves as the deputy director of the casino operations division on the Board. He’s worked for the board since 2001, previously serving as a regulation and enforcement officer, regulation manager of the employee […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has made two appointments on Circuit Courts in Michigan. Cori E. Barkman has been appointed to the 29th Circuit Court of Clinton and Gratiot Counties. Prior to her appointment, she served as First Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Corrections Division. Previously, she served as an administrative law judge at the […]