Michigan Infrastructure Council Adds Three Members, Honors Two Founding Leaders

The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) today announced the appointment of three new members who bring expertise in local government, transportation, and regional planning. The council also recognized two founding members for their leadership since its inception in 2018.

"These appointments reflect the breadth of expertise needed to tackle Michigan's most complex infrastructure challenges," said Palencia Mobley, P.E., chair of the Michigan Infrastructure Council. "At the same time, we are deeply grateful to two founding members whose vision and leadership helped build the council into what it is today."

New appointments include:

• Mandy Grewal, appointed by the state House minority leader, has more than 30 years of experience in urban planning and local government. She served two terms as a Washtenaw County commissioner and four terms as Pittsfield Township supervisor. Grewal holds a doctorate in urban planning from the University of Michigan and has completed executive leadership programs at Michigan State University and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.
• Joanna Johnson, appointed by the state Senate minority leader, recently retired as managing director of the Road Commission of Kalamazoo County. She has decades of experience in transportation policy and asset management and previously served as chair of the Michigan Transportation Asset Management Council and president of the County Road Association of Michigan.
• Amy O'Leary, appointed by the governor, is executive director of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). She oversees regional planning efforts on transportation, environmental quality, land use, and economic development. O'Leary also serves as president of the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, which brings together business, labor, government, and education leaders to promote regional growth.

The council also honored Kathleen Lomako and Dr. John Daly III, who have served since MIC's founding. Lomako, former vice chair of the council, led development of Michigan's first 30-Year Integrated Infrastructure Strategy. Daly helped establish MIC's programs, including the Asset Management Champions initiative, and guided early council development.

Together, their leadership helped deliver the 30-Year Integrated Infrastructure Strategy, providing a statewide roadmap for coordinated planning and investment to strengthen Michigan's infrastructure, protect public health, and support economic growth.

The MIC expressed their sincere appreciation for their service and look forward to building the strong foundation they helped establish.

For more information about the Michigan Infrastructure Council, visit https://www.michigan.gov/mic.