Insider Intelligence

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Celeste Bell to the 7th Circuit Court in Genesee County. Prior to her appointment she served as the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil Division for Genesee County. Additionally, she serves as in-house counsel for the Genesee Board of Commissioners, elected county officials, and county […]

Late last Friday afternoon it was announced that State Budget Director Al Pscholka is resigning, effecting February 28. Serving as his replacement will be the Governor’s Director of Strategy, John Walsh. “John will have big shoes to fill when he takes over Al’s role as budget director. But from our long relationship with John when […]

This week, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the appointment of Michigan Chief Deputy Attorney General, Matthew Schneider, as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. Following this appointment, President Donald Trump has 120-days to formally nominate Mr. Schneider or nominate another person as the attorney for this district. Prior to serving as […]

Last Friday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Christopher Ninomiya to the 41st Circuit Court, which includes the counties of Dickinson, Iron, and Menominee. Judge Ninomiya has served in the 95-B District Court since being elected in 2008. Prior to serving on the bench, he started as an assistant prosecuting attorney, and was later […]

Governor Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Clement to the Michigan Supreme Court. She currently serves as chief legal counsel to the governor, prior to that she was deputy chief of staff and deputy legal counsel in the executive office. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and her law degree […]

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Jonathan Tukel to the Michigan Court of Appeals, 2nd District. Since 1990, Judge Tukel has been an Assistant United States Attorney with the Department of Justice, most recently serving as Chief of the National Security Unit.  Prior to joining the Department of Justice, he was a […]

On Wednesday, Governor Rick Snyder announced that he appointed David DeVries as the state’s new Department of Technology, Management, and Budget director and state chief of information officer. Mr. DeVries will facilitate the mission of DTMB to improve innovation, efficiency and the responsiveness of Michigan government. He has worked in many different government roles, including […]

On Tuesday it was announced the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee approved the hiring of Jeff Mason as the new CEO.  Several weeks ago, Governor Rick Snyder recommend Mr. Mason to oversee the MEDC and by unanimous approval the executive committee voted to approve.  Most recently, he spent eight-years at the University Research […]