Elevator Safety Board
The Elevator Safety Board was created by PA 227of 1967. Among its major responsibilities are promulgation of rules, preparation of examinations, and issuance of elevator contractor licenses. Ten of the board members are appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, to serve 4-year terms. Upon expiration of a term, a member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed. The eleventh board member is the director of the Department
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Bureau of Construction Codes
Lakisha Thomas
Department
LARA
Statute
P.A. 277 of 1967Current members
Steven Stark
Chesterfield
Term ends 07/22/2026
Seat represented
Elevator owners and lessees
Joshua Jacobs
Leroy
Term ends 07/22/2027
Seat represented
Manufacturers of elevators used in this state
David Krueger
Hemlock
Term ends 07/22/2023
Seat represented
Insurance companies authorized to insure elevators in this state
John Whitten
Grand Rapids
Term ends 07/22/2024
Seat represented
Architects and consulting engineers
Ricardo Knott
Grosse Pointe Woods
Term ends 07/22/2024
Seat represented
A municipality in the state having a population of at least 500,000
Douglas Datema
Grand Rapids
Term ends 07/22/2025
Seat represented
Manufacturers of elevators used in this state
Nicholas Ottney
Leslie
Term ends 07/22/2025
Seat represented
Insurance companies authorized to insure elevators in this state
Sean Walker
Commerce Township
Term ends 07/22/2025
Seat represented
Elevator constructors' union
LARA Director
Seat represented
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Michael Vandervennet
Livonia
Term ends 07/22/2026
Seat represented
The general public
Michael Janca
Roscommon
Term ends 07/22/2026
Seat represented
Elevator constructors' union