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MARQUETTE -- An Upper Peninsula resident has been appointed to a key state commission by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Whitmer also named a member of the Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees.
George Lindquist of Negaunee was named to the Natural Resources Commission. He is retired and a past president of Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Lindquist is a member of U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County, the Big Bay Sportsmen's Club and the U.P. Sportsmen's Alliance. Lindquist previously served on the Lake Superior Citizens Advisory Council, the West U.P Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Michigan DNR, the Deer Advisory Team and the U.P. Habitat Workgroup. Lindquist was appointed as a Democrat for a term commencing Jan. 1 and expiring Dec. 31, 2030. He 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.
Jen Flood was appointed to the Michigan Tech Board of Trustees. She is the Michigan state budget director. Previously, Flood served as the deputy chief of staff in the executive office of the governor. Flood has a bachelor of science in economics and a master of public policy from Michigan State University. Flood, who will be appointed for a term commencing Jan. 1 and expiring Dec. 31, 2034, succeeds John U. Bacon, whose term will expire.
The board of trustees is the governing body for Michigan Tech. 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 Michigan Senate.