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Ed Jenich, a Copper Country fixture for decades, has been reappointed to the Houghton County Department of Health and Human Services Board. Each term is three years. Jenich is a gubernatorial appointment, the only one on Houghton’s respective panel. He says he is deeply honored by that, and has served in the capacity for several administrations, but he will step away soon.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the main thrust of the board’s work since March of 2020 and Jenich doesn’t see that changing.
Jenich has served on several boards for nonprofit organizations in the Keweenaw. He was also the Mayor of Laurium at one time. His reappointment was announced on Wednesday.
The full release is below.
Elizabeth Hertel, Director for the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has reappointed Ed Jenich as the state’s representative to the Houghton County Department of Health and Human Services Board.
The Houghton County Department of Health and Human Services Board plays a vital role in the successful delivery of financial and social services provided to the citizens of Houghton County. Jenich has served as the state’s representative for a number of years.
“I’m honored to be selected as a member of the board and play such an important role in the successful delivery of financial and social services to the residents of Houghton County,” Jenich said.
Jenich a familiar face in the community, having served Houghton County for the past 40 years in many capacities including Mayor of Laurium, Houghton County Commissioner, Keweenaw National Historic Park Board of Directors, Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP).
