FRANKENMUTH, MI — A former state senator will join the administrative team at Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, officials said.
Ken Horn beginning in May will work as the executive vice president of strategic development at the organization, which advocates for economic growth across Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Isabella counties.
“As I completed my tenure in state government, I looked for an opportunity to team up with a strong organization and continue to lead in growing Michigan’s population,” the Frankenmuth resident said in a statement.
“I’m passionate about problem-solving and believe that the future of the Great Lakes Bay Region relies on investing in our people, our communities, and our industries. I look forward to using my expertise gained in the legislature and beyond to attract national and international interest and shine a light on the region’s future.”
Horn’s political career began in 1992, when the Republican was elected to serve on the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners. After 14 years there, voters sent him to the serve as a member of the state House of Representatives. In 2014, Horn was elected as a state senator.
Until his term ended last year, he served some of the same communities he again will focus on while working for the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance.
“Ken brings decades of experience leading significant, bipartisan economic development efforts fundamental to moving Michigan forward,” Matthew Felan, president and chief executive officer of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, said in a statement.
“We learned through the most recent census in 2020 that the region lost people, which has a direct effect on our influence, representation and long-term viability. We feel strongly that growing the population of the Great Lakes Bay Region is critical to building a prosperous future. We know that Ken is the right person to lead this effort and we look forward to the positive impact he will have in the years ahead.”
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