Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer | Governor Gretchen Whitmer/Twitter
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer | Governor Gretchen Whitmer/Twitter
A new director for the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) has been chosen by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI).
Michelle Lange will lead the department that she previously had several upper management positions with, according to a Dec. 2 press release.
“I am excited for the opportunity to continue leading this team of experienced and dedicated professionals who work to help, connect, and solve the issues of the day,” Lange said in the release. “Michigan's families, communities and small businesses are counting on us to provide top-notch administrative services to state departments, ensuring they can keep getting the job done for all.”
Lange’s tenure with DTMB has seen her serve as director of executive direction and operations, chief of staff to the director, chief deputy director and as the department legislative liaison, the release stated.
“When we took office four years ago, we set out to make Michigan a home for opportunity for everyone,” Whitmer said. “None of us could’ve anticipated the challenges thrown our way, but our team stood Michigan strong and never gave up doing what was right for Michiganders. For that, I’m grateful to the entire cabinet for their service during our first term."
With a new term, comes new opportunities and challenges, Whitmer added.
“Today’s appointments and promotions will only build on the work that we’ve done over the last four years,” she said. “We know it won’t be easy, but it will be gratifying when we build a state that enables every Michigander to succeed."
Prior to coming to DTMB, Lange served as former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder’s deputy director of Legislative Affairs, 12 years in the state senate and was a judge on the Michigan Tax Tribunal, according to the release.
Lange has a doctorate degree from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Under Whitmer’s Michigan Healthy Climate Plan, DTMB has lowered state facility energy usage by 59% and recently broke ground on Michigan’s first solar array development, the release stated.
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