James K. Haveman Jr., Board Chair

Appointed October 22, 2002 by Governor John Engler

Term Expiration December 31, 2010

Haveman is currently with the Haveman Group. He served previously as director of the Michigan Department of Community Health since April 1996. Prior to that, he was director of the Michigan Department of Mental Health. Haveman is a long-time health-care executive for the state of Michigan. With approximately 5,465 employees, MDCH is responsible for health policy and management of Michigan's publicly funded health systems.

Under Mr. Haveman's leadership, the MDCH has provided services that include:

• Medicaid health care coverage for 1.1 million Michigan residents
• Mental health and substance abuse services provided through contracts with 49 Community Mental Health Services Programs and 15 substance abuse coordinating agencies throughout Michigan
• Contacting with 45 local public health departments that assess health needs, promote and protect health, prevent disease, and assure access to appropriate care for all citizens.
• Administration of federal funds for drug law enforcement, treatment, education and prevention programs through the Office of Drug Control Policy
• Promotion of the independence and dignity of Michigan seniors and their families through the Office of Services to the Aging

Haveman received the National Governors' Association Distinguished Service award in July 1997. In May 2000, Haveman received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Calvin College. A social worker by training, Haveman is a 1966 graduate of Calvin College. He earned his master's degree in social work from Michigan State University.