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https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90640-539010–,00.html
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 8, 2020
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced appointments to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and Oakland University Board of Trustees.
Liquor Control Commission
Lee Gonzales,of Fenton, currently serves as the deputy director of legislative and external affairs for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. He has been with the department since 2012, previously serving as the senior executive of initiatives and a legislative liaison. Mr. Gonzales has a long history of public service, previously serving as a state representative for Michigan’s 49th House District, assistant treasurer for Genesee County, and development director for the Genesee County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Gonzales holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Flint. Additionally, he was awarded the Fannie Mae Foundation Fellowship at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. Mr. Gonzales is appointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing October 5, 2020 and expiring June 12, 2024. He succeeds Edward Clemente whose term expired June 12, 2020.
Edward Toma, of Bloomfield Hills, currently serves as a state investigator and regulation agent for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, a position he has held since 2009. In his role, Mr. Toma conducts enforcement, background, and licensing investigations as well as financial audits and undercover operations for the Commission. Prior to his time with the Commission, he worked in the alcohol retail and restaurant industry for several years.
Mr. Toma holds a Bachelor of Integrative Studies in Mechanical Engineering and Biological Science from Oakland University. He is appointed to represent Republicans for a term commencing October 5, 2020 and expiring June 12, 2024. He succeeds Bradford Jacobsen whose term expired June 12, 2020.
The Liquor Control Commission is the sole wholesaler for all spirit products in the state and is responsible for the licensing of the manufacture and sale of all beer, wine, distilled spirits, and mixed spirit drinks in Michigan. The Commission is responsible for the enforcement of the state's liquor laws and the collection of excise and specific taxes on beer, wine, distilled spirits, and mixed spirit drinks.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.