Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed three people to the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority, which oversees the construction and operation of a tunnel in bedrock beneath the waters of the Straits of Mackinac.
Andrew Doctoroff, of Huntington Woods, is an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School and operates his own consultancy, Andrew S. Doctoroff Consulting. He is a former Senior Advisor to Governor Snyder and an equity partner with Honigman, Miller, Schwartz, and Cohn. He previously served on the Detroit-Wayne Port Authority. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan Law School and his Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard College. Mr. Doctoroff is appointed to represent Independents, for a term commencing February 2, 2023, and expiring December 12, 2026. He succeeds Michael Nystrom whose term has expired.
Kimberly Webb, of Chesterfield, is the Associate Vice President – Municipal Transportation Practice Leader at HNTB. Prior to this she had a 33-year career with the Michigan Department of Transportation, most recently as the Director of the Southeast Region. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Valparaiso University. Ms. Webb is appointed to represent Democrats, for a term commencing February 2, 2023, and expiring December 12, 2026. She succeeds Anthony England whose term has expired.
Paul F. Novak, of Detroit, is the managing attorney of the Detroit office of the national law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, PC. He previously worked as a partner at Milberg, LLP in Detroit, senior counsel at Clark Hill PLC in Lansing, and chief legal counsel for the City of Lansing. Mr. Novak also served as an assistant attorney general for the State of Michigan for 15 years. Mr. Novak holds a Bachelor of Arts in Socioeconomic Policy Problems and Master of Arts in Economics, both from Michigan State University, and a Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law. Mr. Novak is reappointed for a term commencing February 2, 2023, and expiring December 12, 2026.
The tunnel will house a replacement segment for the Line 5 petroleum pipelines that currently sit on the bottom of the Straits and will accommodate other utilities to improve infrastructure connections between the peninsulas. MSCA will own the tunnel after its construction and provide independent oversight throughout its life.
These appointments are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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