Governor-elect Rick Snyder chooses Meijer president for transition team position

Rick Snyder has selected Mark Murray, current president of Meijer, as part of his transition team as he prepares to become Michigan's next Governor.

According to the story in the Detroit News:

Governor-elect Rick Snyder is dipping into the business community to help in his transition after the sweeping Republican win in Michigan, tapping former state economic development director and current Business Leaders for Michigan President and CEO Doug Rothwell to run his transition team.

Rothwell will be assisted by former Gov. John Engler Chief of Staff Sharon Rothwell, who besides working as vice president for corporate affairs at Masco Corp. in Taylor is Rothwell's wife. Rounding out the team is former budget director and state treasurer Mark Murray, now president of the Meijer Corp. in Grand Rapids.

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