Gov. Snyder appoints CMU trustee

Gov. Rick Snyder has announced the appointment of Tricia Keith of Royal Oak to the Central Michigan University Board of Trustees. Keith is a 1993 graduate of CMU and serves as senior vice president and corporate secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

 

Keith replaces CMU trustee Marilyn French Hubbard, whose term expired Dec. 31, 2012.

 

Keith has worked at BCBSM since 2006. She serves on the boards of the Michigan Economic Development Foundation, Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council and the Detroit Regional Chamber.

 

In October, Keith was recognized by the National Management Association as the 2012 Executive of the Year for her leadership and career accomplishments in business and philanthropy.  She earned a bachelor’s degree with a dual major in German and political science from CMU and a master’s degree in business administration from Michigan State University.

 

Keith previously served as director of the business office for the Michigan House of Representatives and as vice president of external relations for the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

 

“Each of our board members provides critical expertise in guiding the university to long-term strength and success,” said CMU President George E. Ross. “We welcome Ms. Keith as a high-achieving alumna who brings outstanding leadership, deep community and professional insights, and a commitment to academic excellence.”

 

The eight-year appointment, which expires Dec. 31, 2020, is subject to Senate confirmation. Bill Weideman of Midland was announced earlier this month as a CMU trustee replacing Sam Kottamasu, whose term also expired in December.