Andrew Richner
Andrew C. Richner | |
|---|---|
| 193rd Regent of the University of Michigan | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel D. Horning |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1997 – December 31, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | William R. Bryant, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward Gaffney |
| Member of the Wayne County Commission | |
| In office 1993–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1961 Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Residence | Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1986) University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1982) |
Andrew C. Richner Sr. is an attorney, a Republican member of the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan and a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Early life
Richner was born in Detroit and attended school in Grosse Pointe. He earned both his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Michigan. Richner was an intern in the Office of the White House Counsel under President Ronald Reagan. His first experience in elected office was as a member of the Grosse Pointe Park City Council, and later as a member of the Wayne County Commission.[1]
Political career
State House
Richner won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1996 and served three terms. During that time, he was a member of the Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws and the Securities Act drafting committee of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.[2]
University of Michigan Board of Regents
Richner was elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan in 2002, and re-elected in 2010. From July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, Richner chaired the board.[3][4]
Personal life
Richner is a member of the Clark Hill law firm in Detroit, working in its government and public affairs practice group.[5]
Richner was a delegate to the 2004 Republican National Convention which nominated George W. Bush for a second term as President of the United States.[6]
References
- ^ 2001-2002 Michigan Manual: State Representative Andrew C. Richner
- ^ House Resolution 653 (2002): A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Andrew C. Richner
- ^ Regents of the University of Michigan: Andrew C. Richner
- ^ Gershman, Dave (19 June 2009). "Andrew Richner picked as next chairman of University of Michigan Board of Regents". MLive.
- ^ Clark Hill PLC: Andrew C. Richner
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Richner, Andrew C.