Board of Directors
Michigan Fitness Foundation was created in 1994 as a private charitable foundation to advance the policies and programs of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports. The board of directors is comprised of residents who play a vital role in the promotion of health, wellness, and physical activity throughout the state of Michigan.
| Elizabeth Kutter, Chair |
Bethany Thayer, Vice Chair |
Brian McGrain, Secretary-Treasurer |
Debbie Dingell, Honorary Chair |
| Maria Adams-Lawton | Stacy Esbrook | Marcus Jackson | Vincent Kirkwood |
| Brigette LaPointe | Leanne Mauriello | Megan Uphoff | Lorraine Weatherspoon |
The Governor’s Council
The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports was established in 1992 through an executive order issued by Governor John M. Engler to improve the health of, and increase physical activity among Michigan residents.
The Council is comprised of representatives from across the state, appointed by the current governor to two-year terms. The Council’s vision is that the state and its communities embrace and support physical activity and health education.
| Mary Patay, Chair | Joseph Dimambro | Nichole Fisher | Lashanda Jackson |
| Linnell McKenney | Anthony Moreno | Ira Newble | Danielle Plunkett |
| Bryan Rief | Bilal Saeed | Billy Sanders | Bethany Thayer |
| Raul Velasco |
President and CEO
| Amy Ghannam |
