Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Propane Commission.
Kristopher H. Bowman, of Gulliver, is the president of Bowman Gas Company. He is a member of the Propane Gas Association Board of Directors and the chair of the Propane Emergency Response Network Committee. Mr. Bowman is appointed to represent individuals engaged in the retail propane industry in this state as an employee or owner of a retail propane marketer for not less than 2 years immediately before appointment. He will serve for a term commencing April 9, 2021 and expiring July 1, 2024.
Aaron M. Huizenga, of Kewadin, is the east division manager of Lakes Gas Company and a member of the Michigan Propane Gas Association Board of Directors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Michigan. Mr. Huizenga is appointed to represent individuals engaged in the retail propane industry in this state as an employee or owner of a retail propane marketer for not less than 2 years immediately before appointment. He will serve for a term commencing April 9, 2021 and expiring July 1, 2023.
Wayne Kohley, of Norton Shores, is the president of the Excel Propane Company. He is a member of the Michigan Propane Gas Association and the chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee. Mr. Kohley is appointed to represent individuals engaged in the retail propane industry in this state as an employee or owner of a retail propane marketer for not less than 2 years immediately before appointment. He will serve for a term commencing April 9, 2021 and expiring July 1, 2022.
Thomas W. Olive, of Grand Rapids, is the president and CEO of Crystal Flash, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Drake University and a Master of Management from Northwestern University. Mr. Olive is appointed to represent individuals engaged in the retail propane industry in this state as an employee or owner of a retail propane marketer for not less than 2 years immediately before appointment. He will serve for a term commencing April 9, 2021 and expiring July 1, 2023.
Andrew Vanderboegh, of Grand Rapids, is the director of advertising, marketing and sales for Altogas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Dayton. Mr. Vanderboegh is appointed to represent individuals engaged in the retail propane industry in this state as an employee or owner of a retail propane marketer for not less than 2 years immediately before appointment. He will serve for a term commencing April 9, 2021 and expiring July 1, 2024.
The Propane Commission was created by Public Act 332 of 2020 to educate residents, business owners, and other users of propane on the safe use of propane, and promote the use of high efficiency appliances and equipment through rebate and incentive programs for Michigan residents.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.











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