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KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today announced the immediate appointment of Kalamazoo resident and former state representative Jon Hoadley to the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. The newly appointed trustee replaces Ron Kitchens, who relocated to Alabama and stepped down from the board last year. Hoadley will fill out the remainder of the vacant seat, with his term expiring on Dec. 31, 2024.

“Jon has a long record of distinguished leadership and service statewide and locally,” says 51������ President Edward Montgomery. “We look forward to working with him to ensure 51������ continues to provide a high-quality educational experience to our students.” 

Hoadley is an independent consultant and the membership engagement director for Michigan Donor Alliance. He previously served as a Michigan representative for the 60th House District and served as the minority vice chair of the appropriations committee and a member of the Higher Education and Community Colleges Subcommittee.

Prior to his service in the state House, Hoadley was the president of Badland Strategies LLC and worked for other nonprofit organizations. He is engaged in a number of nonprofits such as CARES HIV/AIDS Service Organization, Mothers of Hope, OutFront Kalamazoo, Equality Michigan and LGBT Detroit.

Hoadley also is currently a 51������ graduate student pursuing his Master of Business Administration. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degrees in social relations and women’s studies from Michigan State University.

His appointment to the 51������ board is subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate.

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