This week, Governor Rick Snyder named Roger Curtis as Director of the Department of Talent and Economic Development (TED). TED was created by Executive Order in 2014, with the goal of bringing together state job creation and economic development efforts. Housed within TED, are the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and the Talent Investment Agency. As the new leader of TED, Mr. Curtis will focus on a continued collaboration of these departments.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Curtis served as the president of the Michigan International Speedway for ten years. Prior to that, he worked in different roles at speedways all over the country. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Indiana State University.
The appointment is effective November 28, 2016 and is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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