Recommendations made by the Workers' Compensation Qualifications Advisory Committee

Dear Governor Granholm:

This letter is to transmit the recommendations made by the Workers' Compensation Qualifications Advisory Committee (QAC) of individuals seeking appointment to the eight positions on the Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates, with terms expiring on January 26, 2007. The QAC makes these recommendations pursuant to the Workers' Disability Compensation Act and Executive Order 2003-18.

Six incumbent magistrates applied for re-appointment and the QAC reviewed the supervisor’s performance evaluation of each individual. On October 12, 2006, the QAC interviewed five of these applicants. The sixth was entitled to the recommendation made following her October 2005 interview, in accordance with the QAC resolution that its recommendations would last for one year.

Based upon the performance evaluations and interviews, the QAC recommends the following individuals as qualified for re-appointment:

Christopher P. Ambrose* Murray A. Gorchow* Paul H. Reinhardt

Jennifer L. Crawford* Valencia L. Jarvis* Rosemary K. Wolock*

We highly recommend those individuals whose names are marked with an asterisk.

A significant number of non-incumbents applied for positions on the Board of Magistrates. Fifteen of these individuals met the minimum standards, required by MCL 418.210, and were interviewed by the QAC on October 12, 13, or 16, 2006. We recommend the following individuals to you for appointment to the Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates:

Thomas H. Burden Emily C. Hall Paul. H. Kullen

Michael J. Cantor Michael J. Harrelson David B. Merwin

Nancy J. Day* Alan S. Helmore

Delores D. Hall Robert F. James*

We highly recommend those candidates whose names are marked with an asterisk.

The following people were interviewed in October 2005 and continue to be recommended:

William A. Baillargeon Frank G. Cusmano* Lisa A. Klaeren*

DanielM. Bridges Lee A. Decker*

Those whose names are marked with an asterisk are highly recommended.

For your reference, enclosed are copies of the recommended candidates’ resumes, performance evaluations, and related documents.

The QAC recommendations stated in this letter are for magistrate positions with terms commencing on January 27, 2007, as well as any vacancies occurring between now and January 26, 2009 or until the QAC sends another list, whichever occurs first.

Finally, on behalf of all the QAC members, thank you for the opportunity to participate in the process of identifying individuals for potential appointment to the Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates.

Sincerely,
Marya V. Sieminski, Chair
Qualifications Advisory Committee