Marquette woman appointed to Governor’s Council on Fitness, Health and Sport

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on Fitness, Health and Sports on Friday.

Brigitte R. LaPointe-Dunham, of Marquette, is Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Upper Peninsula Health Plan and a member of the Lake Superior Community Partnership Board of Directors and the Marquette County Parks and Recreation Advisory Council. LaPointe-Dunham is appointed to succeed Nolan Moody whose term expired on April 30, 2019, for a term expiring on April 30, 2021.

Dexter C. Mason, of Detroit, is the director of events and marketing for the nonprofit Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE). Mr. Mason is appointed to succeed Raquel Thueme whose term expired on April 30, 2019, for a term expiring on April 30, 2021.

Mary Patay, Ph.D., of Mackinac Island, is the Recreation Director for the Town of Mackinac Island and coaches Varsity Girls Basketball, Varsity Soccer and Varsity Golf for Mackinac Public Schools. She received her Doctor of Philosophy in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr Patay is appointed to succeed Tori Sager whose term expired April 30, 2019, for a term expiring April 30, 2021. Dr Patay was also appointed President for a term expiring April 30, 2021.

Todd Turner, from Berkley, is co-founder of the non-profit organization Team GUTS and owner of the GUTS training center. Mr. Turner is appointed to succeed Peaches McCahill whose term expired April 30, 2019, for a term expiring April 30, 2021.

Edwin T. Kornoelje, DO, of Grand Rapids, is a physician and director of sports medicine at Metro Health Hospital and chief medical officer for the Grand Rapids Drive basketball team and the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey team. Dr Kornoelje is appointed for a term expiring on April 30, 2021.

Florine Mark, of Farmington Hills, is President and CEO of The WW Group, Inc. and a member of the Board of Directors of the Detroit Regional Chamber. Ms Mark is reappointed for a term expiring April 30, 2021.

The Governor’s Council on Fitness, Health, and Sports was established in 1992 to improve health and increase physical activity among Michigan residents.

These appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.