Board of Magistrates and Appellate Commission Appointments The following announcement was released by Workers' Compensation Agency Director, Jack Nolish, on September 14, 2009: ______________________________________________________________________________ Below is a list of appointments made by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on September 14, 2009. Appointments subject to disapproval by the Michigan Senate: Workers’ Compensation Appellate Commission Mr. Murray A. Gorchow, county of Oakland, succeeding Granner Ries for a term commencing October 1, 2009 and expiring September 30, 2013. Mr. Granner S. Ries, county of Macomb, succeeding Martha Gasparovich who has resigned, is appointed for a term commencing September 14, 2009 and expiring September 30, 2010. Mr. Gregory A. Przybylo, county of Ingham, is reappointed for a term expiring September 30, 2013. Appointments NOT subject to disapproval by the Michigan Senate: Qualifications Advisory Committee Mr. Carlos F. Bermudez, county of Wayne, is reappointed to represent employee interests for a term expiring October 1, 2013. Mr. Jeffery V. Stuckey, county of Ingham, is reappointed to represent employer interests for a term expiring October 1, 2013. Chairperson of the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Commission Pursuant to Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, please be advised that Mr. Murray A. Gorchow is designated to serve as Chairperson of the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Commission for a term commencing October 1, 2009 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor. Chairperson of the Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates Pursuant to Section 213 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, MCL 418.213 and Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, please be advised that Mr. Christopher P. Ambrose, county of Ingham, succeeding Murray A. Gorchow who has resigned, is designated as Chairperson of the Worker’s Compensation Board of Magistrates for a term commencing October 1, 2009 and expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.