Board of Directors
The Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) 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. MFF’s 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.
| Peaches McCahill, Chair | Debbie Dingell, Honorary Chair | Thomas Boehr, Secretary/Treasurer | Laura Appel |
| Wayman Britt | Sara Burhans | Willie Burton | Patricia Herndon |
| Geraldine Jackson | Vincent Kirkwood | Brigitte LaPointe | Florine Mark |
| Raquel Thueme |
The Governor’s Council
The Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports was established through an executive order issued by Governor John M. Engler in 1992 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 | Willie Burton | Justin Cessante | Joseph Dimambro |
| Lashanda Jackson | Rahaf Khatib | Florine Mark | Linnell McKenney |
| Michelle Mattison | Anthony Moreno | Ira Newble | Bryan Rief |
| Bilal Saeed | Bethany Thayer | Raul Velasco |
