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Jan. 23, 2007
Volume 54, No. 19
 

Gov. Granholm appoints four new regents, reappoints one

Governor Jennifer Granholm announced the appointment of four new regents to Eastern Michigan University's governing board, and the reappointment of another Wednesday, Jan. 17.

The four new regents are:

Ismael Ahmed, of Dearborn, executive director of the Arab Community for Economic & Social Services. Ahmed is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2008. He succeeds Jan A. Brandon, who resigned.

Gary Hawks

Hawks

Gary D. Hawks, of Okemos, retired. Hawks was the vice president of University Relations at EMU from 1972-1981. He is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2010. He succeeds Sharon J. Rothwell, who resigned.

Francine Parker, of St. Clair Shores, president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan. Parker is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2014. She succeeds Joseph E. Antonini, whose term has expired.

James F. Stapleton, of Ann Arbor, president and CEO of B&R Consultants. Stapleton is appointed to represent the general public for a term expiring Dec. 31, 2008. He succeeds Karen Quinlan Valvo, who resigned.

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