LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced five reappointments and one new appointment to the Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board.

The board advises the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment on policies, plans and programs concerning the Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee. These appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate and are for terms expiring Oct. 4, 2028.

— Karen Kasper of Ishpeming, is retired, and currently serves as vice president of the Ishpeming Area Historical Society. Kasper volunteers as a museum docent at the Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center, as a tour guide at the Cliff Shafts Mine Museum, and with the Barnes-Hecker 100th anniversary remembrance committee. Previously, Kasper worked as a sales support specialist at West Business and a data entry clerk at Landmark Staffing Agency. Kasper holds a bachelor of arts in English from Northern Michigan University. She is reappointed to represent the general public and residents of the Upper Peninsula.

— Harold Fitch of Williamston, is the president of H.R. Fitch Consulting Services LLC. Fitch was previously director of the oil, gas, and minerals division at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and chief of the Geological and Land Management Division. Fitch holds a bachelor of science in geology from Michigan Technological University and a master of science in hydrology and water resource administration from the University of Arizona. Fitch is reappointed to represent the general public.

— Robert Mercure of Marquette, is a retired teacher and school administrator. Mercure earned a bachelor of science in history and geography, a master of arts in recreation, and an administrative endorsement from Northern Michigan University. He is reappointed to represent the city of Marquette.

— James Paquette of Negaunee, was formally senior staff at Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company. Paquette holds a bachelor of science in social services from Northern Michigan University. Paquette is reappointed to represent the city of Negaunee.

— Daniel Fountain of Negaunee Township, is a member of the Negaunee Historical Society, Marquette Underwater Preserve Committee, and the Marquette Range Engineers Club. Fountain was previously an electronic repairman, maintenance analyst, and field electrician at Tilden and Empire Mines, and a maintenance technician at Pioneer Surgical Technology. Fountain holds an associate degree in electronic technology from Northern Michigan University. Fountain is reappointed to represent the Township of Negaunee.

— Marius Grazulis of Marquette, is a social studies teacher at Negaunee High School and a career educator. Grazulis is the Michigan Education Association board of directors’ representative for region 17 and the author of a book, “Lithuanians in Michigan.”

Grazulis holds a bachelor of arts in political science from Kalamazoo College and a secondary education certificate for history and political science from Eastern Michigan University. Grazulis is appointed to represent the general public and residents of the Upper Peninsula. He succeeds Gregory Montgomery, whose term has expired.

In other announcements from Whitmer, Dax Richer of Ishpeming has been reappointed to the Michigan Board of Architects for a term expiring March 31, 2029. Richer is a senior architect at RG Design Company. He is a licensed architect and holds a bachelor of science in architecture and urban planning from the University of Wisconsin and a master of science in architecture from Lawrence Technological University. His reappointment as an architect is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

The Michigan Board of Architects was created under Article 20 of Public Act 299 of 1980, as amended, to regulate the practice of architecture, which is defined as “professional services, such as consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design, review of materials and completed phases of work in construction, alteration or repair in connection with a public or private structure, building, equipment, works or project, when the professional service requires the application of a principle of architecture or architectural design.”

Monica Peach of Escanaba has been named to the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan for a term expiring Dec. 10, 2027. Peach is the chief executive officer and a practicing therapist at Peach Blossom Therapy and Consultation Services. She was previously a therapist at AbleTo, and was a state worker for 15 years.

Peach is a licensed master’s social worker and holds a bachelor of arts in Spanish and sociology from Northern Michigan University and a master of social work from Michigan State University. She succeeds Angelita Valdez, whose term has expired. The appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.