Appointments to state boards, commissions made

MARQUETTE -- An Upper Peninsula resident has been appointed to a key state commission by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. At the same time, Whitmer named a member of the Michigan Tech University Board of Trustees.

The appointees include:

• Natural Resources Commission 

George Lindquist, of Negaunee, is retired and a past president of Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Lindquist is a member of UP Whitetails of Marquette County, the Big Bay Sportsmen's Club and the UP Sportsmen's Alliance. Lindquist previously served on the Lake Superior Citizens Advisory Council, the West UP Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Michigan DNR, the Deer Advisory Team and the UP Habitat Workgroup. George Lindquist is appointed as a Democrat for a term commencing Jan. 1, 2027, and expiring Dec. 31, 2030. Lindquist will succeed David Nyberg, whose term will expire. 

The Michigan Natural Resources Commission has exclusive authority to regulate the taking of game and sportfish and is authorized to designate game species and authorize the establishment of the first open season for animals through the issuance of orders.   

This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. 

• Michigan Tech University Board of Trustees 

Jen Flood is the Michigan state budget director. Previously, Flood served as the deputy chief of staff in the Executive Office of the Governor. Flood holds a Bachelor of Science in economics and a Master of Public Policy from Michigan State University. Jen Flood will be appointed to for a term commencing Jan. 1, 2027, and expiring Dec. 31, 2034. Flood succeeds John U. Bacon, whose term will expire.  

The board of trustees is the governing body for Michigan Tech University. Among their responsibilities are the bylaws for the governing of the institution, fixing tuition rates and other fees and charges, appointing and removing personnel, determining compensation, conferring degrees, managing gifts, entering agreements, and acquiring and disposing of property.  

This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.