LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments of Northern Michigan professionals to a variety of boards.
Whitmer appointed the following:
Public Health
Advisory Council
Nicholas Derusha, of Newberry, is the director and health officer of the Luce-Mackinac-Alger-Schoolcraft District Health Department. Derusha is also a member of the Michigan Center for Rural Health Board of Directors, a member of the Northern Health Foundation Board of Directors, and the treasurer for the Helen Newberry Joy Hospital.
Derusha received his Bachelor of Science in environmental health and safety management from Ferris State University and his Master of Public Administration from Northern Michigan University.
Nicholas Derusha is reappointed as a member who represents local public health officials for a term commencing January 9, 2025, and expiring November 1, 2028.
Michigan Truck
Safety Commission
Darrell “Toby” Archambault, of Gaylord, currently works in development and compliance for Dean Transportation.
Previously, Archambault served in the Michigan State Police’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division for 31 years, retiring as a motor carrier Lieutenant. Archambault holds an associate’s degree in law enforcement from Lansing Community College.
Darrell Archambault is appointed to represent the general public for a term commencing January 9, 2025, and expiring August 4, 2025. Archambault succeeds Samer Koujane, who has resigned.
