Governor Makes Appointment to the Circuit Court

Liz Gullett

Jan 13, 2017

On Monday, Governor Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Kevin Elsenheimer to the 13^th Circuit Court, which covers Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau counties. He fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Philip Rodgers. He must seek election in November 2018 for the remainder of the term ending in 2020.

Prior to his appointment, he served as executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Prior to that position, he served as a senior chief deputy director at the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Judge Elsenheimer began his law career at the Antrim County Prosecutor’s office and later went on to be a cofounder of the law firm of Young, Graham, Elsenheimer & Wendling, PC, in Bellaire. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 2003 and served as the minority leader from 2008 to 2010. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a law degree from Wayne State University.

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