Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed an Upper Peninsula man to the Michigan Trails Advisory Council.
John Matonich, of Marenisco, retired in 2016 as CEO of Rowe Professional Services Company. He served as the firm’s chief operating officer from 1992 to 1999 and president from 1997 to 2014 before becoming CEO. He earned his bachelor’s degree in land surveying from Michigan Technological University. He will represent snowmobile owners and replace Frank Wheatlake.
Matonich will serve the remainder of a four-year term expiring Jan. 17, 2020. He will also serve as chair at the pleasure of the governor.