Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Ronald Staley of Brighton to the State Historic Preservation Review Board.
This board reviews and approves each national register nomination prior to submission to the Keeper of the National Register, amd has appellate jurisdiction under the Local Historic Districts Act, as amended, and provides general advice, guidance and professional recommendations to the State Historic Preservation Office on matters related to historic preservation.
Staley currently serves as senior vice president of the Christman Company, a national construction management company; he joined the Christman Company in 1985, was promoted to vice president in 1990, and established the company’s Historic Preservation Group since 1992, which he leads. Staley has led the rehabilitation and restoration of numerous historic properties that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated as National Historic Landmarks, both in Michigan and across the country. He has also led rehabilitation and restoration of National Monuments and has served as a consultant on a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Staley holds an associate degree in applied science in civil engineering technology and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, both from Michigan Technological University.
Staley previously served on the State Historic Preservation Review Board from 2008 to 2016 and is familiar with the responsibilities and functions of the board. He was named an Honorary Affiliate Member of the Michigan chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 2002.
Staley is appointed to represent other professional disciplines, for a term commencing November 8, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2026. He succeeds Kemba Braynon, whose term has expired.
These appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
