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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2020.10.21 - 33828REPORT October 21, 2020 BY: Penny Luebs, Chairperson, Health, Safety and Human Services Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — APPOINTMENT TO THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES—OAKLAND COUNTY DHS AGENCY BOARD To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, upon review of the upcoming expiring appointment on the Michigan Department of Human Services — Oakland County DHS Agency Board, hereby recommends the following appointment to the Oakland County DHS Board for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2020 — October 31, 2023, as detailed below: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES — OAKLAND COUNTY DHS BOARD Sherrie C. Ross Chairperson, on behalf of the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. x� Commissione Penny Luebs, District #16 Chairpersoealth, Safety and Human Services Committee HEALTH, SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote with Kochenderfer and Gingell absent. Other: Application Submitted on: 09/22/2020 10:38:25 PM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Sherrie Last Name Ross Address Line 1: Address Line 2 City ZIP Code Primary Phone Type CELL Email Address How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 10 Board/Committee/Commission Board/Committee/Commission Other: Other Oakland County Department of Health & Human Services Agency Board Are you applying for reappointment? Yes Previous Term Dates 8/1/2013-10/31/2017 Previous Term Dates 10/31/2017-10/31/2020 Explain why you would like to serve on this Board/Committee/Commission I am honored to have this opportunity to serve on the Oakland County MDHHS Board. My 30 plus years of experience in the child welfare/social services field, as an Attorney, foster parent, and adoptive parent, has given be diverse skills and insight as to issues, resources, and opportunities that are vital to Oakland County constituents and the community at large. I am passionate about using my skills to help others. I am dedicated to the work of the Department while bringing a different perspective and voice. I am committed to the work of this board and look forward to continuing to serve as a board member. have you previously served on a Board/Committee/Commission? Yes Please list which Board/Conmrittee/Conunission and the Corresponding Term Dates Please refer to the dates noted above. Please detail any prior work -related or community service experience and skills that may contribute to the position you are seeking: Please refer to the attached Bio. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably discharged from the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an automatic bar to appointment. All circumstances will be considered. No Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits? No Education High School Name or GED Thomas M. Cooley High School City/State Detroit, Michigan College/Technical University of Michigan, B.A. City/State Ann arbor, Michigan Degree(s) received Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. Employment Employer Ross Law Offices, PPLC/self employed Address 32406 Franklin Rd. #250520, Franklin, MI 48025 Position 't'itle Attorney Dates of Employment 1993 to present Duties Legal representation & Consultation References Contact 41 Attorney Karen Golberg Cook (248) 644-7678 Contact 42 Mei Yee Shaw (586) 668-3668 Contact #3 Renita Womack (313) 205-5973 Applicant's Signature SHERRIE C. ROSS 9/22/2020 Sherrie's bio update 2020.docx (45Kb.) THE BIOGRAPHY OF ATTORNEY SHERRIE C. ROSS As President and CEO of Ross Law Offices, PLLC, Sherrie is currently serving on the Oakland County Department of Health & Human Services Board where we was just elected to preside as President of District 6 MCSSA Advisory Board representative of 10 counties of appointed members of the MDHHS boards. Attorney Ross currently serves as Legal Counsel on the leadership team of Citadel of Faith Covenant Church. Attorney Ross has served as a National and International Business Consultant for both newly developed and well established Corporations in the public and private sectors. This University of Michigan Alumni and Hall of Famer has developed and implemented assessment plans, personnel policies and procedures, strategic planning sessions. She created new business owners opportunities, and other like workshops and seminars to help business owners stay savvy while being in total compliance with state and federal regulations. Sherrie has represented various churches in various capacities. Most notably in problem solving and conflict resolution in congregational splits and assisted various pastors with personal legal issues. She served as the Director/Consultant of the Michigan Concerned Clergy which is an organization established by Pastors of churches in Michigan. Attorney Sherrie C. Ross has been a longtime legal advisor to D& J Promotions and Management a company owned by Dr. Christine Johnson (mother of Basketball great Earvin "Magic" Johnson) and her partner Jackie Day. As legal Advisor, Sherrie has had the opportunity to be a part of various NBA players' basketball camps. She also coached youths in the British Virgin Isles First basketball camp featuring basketball greats: Carmela Anthony, Tashaun Prince, and Jason Richardson to name a few. This camp registered over 300 youths. Sherrie has developed and implemented her own annual conference for Entertainers and Athletes entitled: "Challeneine the Industry to Do Business God's Way." This is a power packed conference that walks lay people through all types of contracts and other documents that they encounter doing business in the industry. The workshop participants learn what God has to say about every aspect of the covenants they enter and deals they make. Attorney Ross has also served as Legal advisor to Stellar Awards Producer, Barbara Wilson as well as negotiating contracts on behalf of numerous recording artist and Record companies. She has served as a Columnist to the Gospel USA Magazine and served as legal advisor to the New Citizens Press Newspaper. She is an Artist. Her works have been displayed publicly throughout Michigan. She's an author. While working with Athletes and Entertainers is fun and exciting, Sherrie's heart is passionate for strengthening and preserving families. She works endless hours most often pro bono assisting children in the Foster care and adoption system. Sherrie has worked as an advocate in the Juvenile Justice System since 1987. Attorney Ross currently serves on the Oakland County Department of Human Services. She was appointed to this board by the Oakland County Commissioners and is currently serving a three-year term. She served on the State's Juvenile Justice Commission, State Foster Care Review Advisory Board for 8 years and the Wayne County Foster Care Review Board for 10 years. She has been a member of the Foster and Adoptive Parent Association of Michigan and has conducted statewide trainings. She has met with former Supreme Court Justice Mora Corrigan to address the issues youths face when they come to the attention of the Juvenile Court. Sherrie established The S. Ross Foundation, Inc. a private non-profit organization that is established to empower families, to strengthen and preserve them by creating economic self-sufficiency through the Arts. Sherrie is approximately 25 credit hours short of her Master of Divinity degree from Ashland Theological Seminary. She is a member of Citadel of Faith covenant Church, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is a former member of the Optimist Club. Sherrie has been both a foster parent and have adopted children. She is the mother of seven active children and one four year old grandson. Two of her daughters have graduated from college: one from Michigan State University and the other from Princeton University and she currently has a daughter who is a Senior at Western Michigan University and a Son who is a Freshman at Oakland Community College. Sherrie's hobbies include running, writing, reading and painting. For speaking engagements, training sessions or other matters, Contact Sherrie at (313) 610-6361 or e-mail: rosslawoffice@gmail.com Report October 22, 2020 Moved by Luebs seconded by Quarles the Health, Safety and Human Services Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Luebs seconded by Quarles the appointment of Sherrie C. Ross to the Michigan Department of Human Services — Oakland County DHS Agency Board for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2020 — October 31, 2023 be confirmed. Vote on appointment: AYES: Miller, Nelson, Powell, Quarles, Spisz, Taub, Weipert, Woodward, Zack, Gershenson, Hoffman, Jackson, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray. (19) NAYS: None. (0) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointment of Sherrie C. Ross to the Michigan Department of Human Services — Oakland County DHS Agency Board for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2020 — October 31, 2023 was confirmed.