MARQUETTE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Dax T. Richer, of Marquette, to two boards.

Richer was appointed to the Michigan Board of Architects. He is a senior architect at RG Design Company. He is a licensed architect and holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Science in Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Richer is appointed to represent architects for a term commencing April 1 and expiring March 31, 2025. He succeeds Scott Gustafson whose term expired March 31.

He also was appointed to the Michigan Board of Professional Engineers. Richer is appointed to represent an architect who is a member of the Board of Architects for a term commencing April 1 and expiring March 31, 2025. He succeeds Patrick Barry whose term expired March 31.

The Michigan Board of Architects was created under Article 20 of Public Act 299 of 1980, as amended, to regulate the practice of architecture, which is defined as “professional services, such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, review of materials and completed phases of work in construction, alteration or repair in connection with a public or private structure, building, equipment, works or project, when the professional service requires the application of a principle of architecture or architectural design.”

The Michigan Board of Professional Engineers was created to license and regulate the practice of professional engineering in Michigan. The Board works with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to oversee the practice of licensed professional engineers.

These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

The governor also announced the appointments to the State Board of Ethics, Organized Retail Crime Advisory Board, Michigan Board of Professional Surveyors, Detroit Financial Review Commission, Human Trafficking Commission, Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council, Michigan Infrastructure Council, Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission and the Michigan Trails Advisory Council.