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 |
Maria Adams-Lawton | Vincent Kirkwood | Lorraine Weatherspoon |
| Bethany Thayer, Vice Chair |
Willie Burton | Brigette LaPointe | |
| Brian McGrain, Secretary-Treasurer |
Stacy Esbrook | Leanne Mauriello | |
| Debbie Dingell, Honorary Chair |
Marcus Jackson | Megan Uphoff |
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 | Lashanda Jackson | Ira Newble | Bethany Thayer |
| Joseph Dimambro | Linnell McKenney | Bryan Rief | Raul Velasco |
| Nichole Fisher | Anthony Moreno | Bilal Saeed |
President and CEO
| Amy Ghannam |
