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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2021.03.25 - 34293REPORT March 25, 2021 BY: Kristen Nelson, Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — APPOINTMENT TO THE OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Legislative Affairs and Government Operations (LAGO) Committee, having considered the expiring appointments on the Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN) on March 16, 2021, hereby recommends the following individuals be appointed to the OCHN for three-year terms, as detailed below: PRIMARY CONSUMER (term from Aoril 1. 2021 — March 31. 2024) Adam Fuhrman SECONDARY CONSUMER (term from April 1. 2021 — March 31. 2024) Dr. Bijaya Hans GENERAL PUBLIC (term from April 1. 2021 — March 31. 20241 Dr. Steffan Taub Dennis Cowan Chairperson, on behalf of the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee, I move the acceptance of the foregoing report. Vvi;jZA Nj4( Commissioner Kristen Nelson, District #5 Chairperson, Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried on a roll call vote with Jackson voting no. Oakland Community Health Network Board Application Submitted on: 01/13/2021 12:19:34 PM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Adam Last Name Fuhrman Address Line 1: Address Line'-): City/ V i l tat*e/Township on ZIP Code Primary Phone Type Mobile Email Address How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 39 years Are you an employee or independent contractor in a non -policy -making position with an agency under contract with the Oakland Community Health Network? Yes Please Explain Clinician/Counselor and Peer Mentor Coordinator for MORC Identify The Position You Are Seeking: Primary Consumer of Mental Health Services Are You Applying For Reappointment? Yes Previous Term Dates 2013 to present Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network: Being an individual served as well as a clinician allows me to have a variety of perspectives as 1 work to ensure that other individuals serve have the same opportunities to thrive as I've enjoyed. Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission? No Please Detail Any Prior Work -Related or Community Service Experience and Skills That May Contribute To the Position You Are Seeking: I help to ensure that individuals receive quality services and care through my position as Counselor and Peer Mentor Coordinator at MORC. Adam K. Fuhrman, M.A., LPC, NCC �IVIJ�IIIIIIIIIIII611 IIIIIUIVIIIIIIIIIIWYYI IIIVIIIIiIIIIIYVIVIY IVllllit'll',IW�V'. i Employment Experience Macomb -Oakland Regional Center, Inc., Clinton Township, MI July 2009 — Present Peer Mentor Coordinator, Clinician, SIS Interviewer • Develop and coordinate Peer Mentor program for those served by MORC, Inc. • Serve as a trainer for the Oakland County Peer Mentor Training Program • Counsel individuals with disabilities on a variety of life concerns Serve as an AAIDD-certified Supports Intensity Scale interviewer having completed 130+ interviews, trained interviewers and developed goal -setting curriculum for Supports Coordinators Counseling Experience: Faith Lutheran Church, Troy, MI January 2008 — April 2008, September 2008 — June 2016 Volunteer • Facilitate group using GrietShare curriculum • Co -facilitate group using Divorce Care for Kids curriculum • Use empathic listening to enbourage member participation Disability Support Services at Oakland University, Rochester, MI June 2007 — December 2007 Internship • Exceeded program requirement of 600-hour internship with 300 direct contact hours • Led student intakes • Reviewed student documentation to determine service eligibility and appropriate accommodations for variety of students with disabilities • Followed up with students, faculty, and staff to ensure appropriate accommodations • Increased campus awareness of office mission Education: • Graduated in December 2007 with Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis on community counseling, LLPC; achieved LPC accreditation in July 2018 • September 2005 — Enrolled at Oakland University to pursue a Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis on community counseling • Graduated in June 2004 with Michigan Provisional Teaching Certification for grades 7-12 in major and minor • September 1999 to May 2004 — Attended Oakland University, Rochester, MI to pursue Bachelor of Arts in History and a teaching minor in English Relevant Skills: • Comfortable working with diverse client backgrounds and concerns • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access Oakland Community Health Network Board Application Submitted on: 03/01/2021 01:01:50 PM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Bijay Last Name Hans Address Line 1: Address Line 2: C ily/V illage/Township t jlIlwiI iIWW Lilt Itu V'Ii 0 ZIP Code VW Primary Phone Type Cell Email Address ,,,IlluliiiulilllIJl VIIIIIIIIIV'IIIIV'IIIIIIIVlYllWIllikkk How long have ,you been a residet oi' Oakland County? 43 Years Are you an employed or independent contractor in a non -policy -making position with an agency under contract with the Oakland Community Health Network? No Identify The Position You Are Seeking: Secondary Consumer of Mental Health Services (i.e. family member of someone receiving mental health services) Are You Applying For Reappointment? Yes Previous Tenor Dates Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network: I have a son with developmental disabilities who has received support and services through the OCHN. I have worked with his network of support including residential, vocational and medical professionals. In my professional life I served as a physician at the Veterans Administration and am familiar with challenges faced by people with history of trauma, PTSD and substance use disorders. Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission? Yes Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates OCHN since 2012 ARC of Oakland County 1999-2012 Oakland Community Health Network Board Application Submitted on: 01/13/2021 12:41:55 PM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Dr. Steffan Last Name Taub Address Line 1: Address Line 2: City/Village/Township ZIP Code Primary Phone tit lllio ullVl I I lucl Type land line Email Address How long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 51 years Are you an employee or independent contractor in a non -policy -making position with an agency under contract with the Oakland Community Health Network? No Identify The Position You Are Seeking: General Public Are You Applying For Reappointment? Yes Previous Term Dates 2003 to present. Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Flealth Network I am a retired Family Physician. When I was in practice, I served as primary care doc for as many as 19 Adult Foster Care Homes at a time. I also provided mental health services and counseling to all of my own patients who had mild to moderate issues. I have served continuously on the OCHN Board for almost 18 years and have served as Secretary, Vice Chair, on the Policy and Management Committee, CEO evaluation Committee and Executive Committee. I have a great deal of institutional knowledge and this is needed now due to the number of new Board Members. I was very active on the CMHAM( Community Mental Health Association of Michigan) having served as Secretary, First Vice -President, President and Past President each for Dr. Sarah Guadalupe 3585 Normandy Drive, Rochester Michigan,48306 C owac( 92 Judith Summers 1125 Lyons Royal Oak, Michigan,48073 Contact 93 Jonathon Landsman 5114 Whispering Oak West Bloomfield Michigan, 48322 Applicant's Signature Steffan Taub RESUME 2014.doc (370.) DR. STEFFAN TAUB (as of 1/10/2014) LIII',Iwuo,Iluiummuuuu!IYWllvvlllllrty,Y IIIVIIIIIIIIIVIIgWWIIIIVVYIIIWVWIWYlYh4111yiluWllnylllYlllllllll:�t!YV(yly� �,'4udly,lll!Id IIY"WIQW YI IIYVWIY�tlIWihIIIJIW ___ Born: Detroit, Michigan; AWNWEK Education: Highland High School; Albuquerque, New Mexico; 1956 University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM; 1956-1957 Wayne State University; Detroit, Organic Chemistry; Summer 1959 University of De University of Michigan; Ann Arbor; B.A. Pre -professional Studies; 1961 Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, D.O.; 1965 Psi Sigma Alpha Medical Scholastic Honorary Society: 8" in class of 104 Internship: Tucson General Hospital; Tucson, Arizona; 1965-1966 Board Certified: American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians; 1974 Fellow: American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians; 1980 Post Graduate Medicine: 50 + hours of postgraduate education annually Post -Graduate: Training in Medical Hypnosis and Sports Medicine Armed Services: Volunteered: United States Navy Reserve Medical Corps 1967 Commissioned Medical Officer; Lieutenant Sr. Grade: Active Duty 1967- 1969. Promoted to Lieutenant Commander 1969. Emergency Room Director: Long Beach Naval Station; 1969 Rescue at Sea; 1969 Honorable Discharge; Lt. Commander USNR MC, 1969 Professional: Family Practice: Tucson, AZ; 1966+1967 Emergency Room: Riverside Hospital; 1969-70 Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital 1970-72 Family Practice; Shelby Twp., MI: 1970-1999 Crittenton Hospital; Active Staff, 1970 -1999 Chief of Department of Family Practice; 1981, 1982, 1992, 1993 Chairman: Family Practice Review Committee Member: Medical Executive Committee Member: Family Practice Review Committee Member: Medical Quality Care Committee Member: Medical Records Committee Member: Antibiotic Audit Committee Member: Impaired Physician's Committee Member: Aids Task Force Member: Physician's Oversight Committee Member: Cardiac Care Unit Committee Member: Ad -Hoc Credentialing Committee Member: Ad -Hoc Future Planning and Physician Recruitment Committee Page 3. Dr Taub Community Service: SEMHAC(Southeastern Michigan HIV/AIDS Council)2001+2002 (Continued) 1. Full Planning Council voting member 2. Executive Committee member 3. Chairman Prioritization and Allocation Committee 4. Evaluation Committee member Republican Precinct Delegate (#5) since 1990 Republican Club of Oakland County Executive Committee 2004-2006, Leadership Committee, and Team building Committee. Doctors for Bush Regional co-chairman, Oakland County 2004 Oakland County Mental Health Authority Board Member(appointed by O.C. Board of Commissioners 2003.) President of Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards since May of 2013. 1. Legislative Committee 2. Executive board member 3.Steering Committee 4.Personnel Committee 5. Director Search Committee 6. Secretary 2009-20011, 1"VP May 2011-2013. 7.Officers committee, Budget and finance committee, personnel committee, by-laws committee. Ex-officio member of all other committees at MACMHB. Medical Reserve Team Volunteer (disaster and terrorism training and preparation etc. , through the Oakland County Health Department and FEMA) 2005+2006 Hobbies: UM Football, jogging, guitar playing, writing, traveling, live musical performances, reading, community service. University of Michigan Alumni Association, Victors Club Married: Shelley Goodman Taub, Married 48 years ( since 1961) Children: Adam Goodman Taub; Attorney Jennifer Sue Taub,; Attorney and College Instructor Andrew Alexander Taub; Business Strategy Grandchildren: Samantha, Emily, Elijah, Arella and Jacob Oakland Community Health Network Board Application Submitted on: 02/19/2021 01:47:26 PM Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence First Name Dennis Last Namc Cowan Address Line l: Address Line 2: City/Village/Township ZIP Code FINEW Primary Phone ,i"i'IIoIIVIIWiikilililWYI'V IIVi6uV,ll Type cell Email Address flow long have you been a resident of Oakland County? 42 years Are you an employee or independent contractor in a non -policy -making position with an agency under contract with the Oakland Community Health Network? Yes Please Explain My employer, Plunkett Cooney provides legal services, as assigned, by OCHN. Please see the Disclosure attached with my resume. If you require additional information, please let me know. Identify The Position You Are Seeking: General Public Are You Applying For Reappointment? No Explain Why You Would Like To Serve On The Oakland Community Health Network: Whether as Mayor of Royal Oak or serving as a legal aid attorney for the Most Holy Trinity Legal Aid Clinic, I have always believed that "giving back" is essential. As the parent of a special needs adult son, I have lived through all the ups and downs of his life and development. I would like to offer my collective life experience to help those individuals, and their families, who rely upon the services, programs and funding by OCHN. NOTE: While I have applied for a "General Public" appointment, ialso could serve as a "Secondary Consumer" as our son lives in a gorup home and receives services. Have You Previously Served On A Board/Committee/Commission? DU ICS Please see resume for various duties over the course of my career at Plunkett Cooney. References Contact #1 David Woodward, Oakland County Baord of Commissioners, 248-894-6650 Contact #2 William Bateman, Walsh College Director of BBA and MBA Programs 989-708-5827 Contact #; Mayor Mike Fournier, City of Royal Oak 248-224-3772 Applicant's Signature Dennis Cowan Cowan CV and Disclosure.odf (111 Kb.) DENNIS G. COWAN rV pV�uluPulmi! VI!ul!V'I V!II!'�WtVI!IWWIII6!WV;IIIIIII!tVV116V.'VI'dlllY,l,d �;1. �p!;��'mV�I�IVIIJJI61�Ii�i IViV PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Plunkett Cooney Bloomfield Hills, MI Joined Firm: 1984 Partner Since: 1996 Business & Transactional Practice Group Co -Leader 2018-Present • Oversee business development and marketing efforts for Practice Group • Coordinate efforts with Government Relations, Public Policy & Regulatory Practice Group • Firm liaison with outside business groups (i.e., Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Chamber of Commerce) President & CEO 2016-2017 • Primary executive leader of law firm with 150 attorneys, 280 overall employees with 10 offices in 3 states; Responsible for day-to-day operations • Responsible for carrying out strategic plan, as adopted by Board of Directors • Expanded management team for diversity and "next generation" leadership Business Law Department Leader 2002-2015 • Managed 50+ attorneys in 3 states (Michigan, Indiana and Ohio) • Opened Indiana and Ohio offices • Responsible for overall attorney management, including hiring of attorneys, summer associates and professional development • Oversaw doubling of Department size and revenue Partner/Attorney Specialize in client representation with federal, state and local government bodies and authorities, including: Y Zoning, planning and governmental project and permit approvals Y Representation of foundations in Detroit's "Grand Bargain" bankruptcy agreement Y State Attorney General investigations Y General Counsel for Pontiac Emergency Financial Manager Y Representation of finalist in Detroit's 1997 casino license bidding process Significant experience in general corporate, banking, real estate, municipal and community college law PUBLIC SERVICE Elected Service • Mayor, Royal Oak (1993-2001) • Member, Royal Oak Planning Commission (1993-2001) • City Commissioner, Royal Oak (1987-1993) • Mayor Pro Tem, Royal Oak (1989-1991) Elected Service, continued Chairman, Royal Oak Solid Waste/Recycling Committee (1990-1991) Member, Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Liaison Committee Member, I-696/Woodward Developer Selection Committee Appointed Service • Walsh College Board of Trustees (2009-2014) i Member, Audit and Governance Committees Walsh College President's Advisory Council • Walsh College Foundation (2004-2012) • Chairman, Joint Development Council, Bloomfield Township/Pontiac (2016-Present) • State of Michigan Building Authority (2002-2006) (Appointed by Governor Engler, March 2002) • Royal Oak Children's Choir (Board of Directors, 2002-2005) • Member, State of Michigan Site Review Board (Appointed by Governor Engler, March 1993) • Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce — Legislative Committee (2009-2015) • Boys' and Girls' Club of South Oakland County (Board of Directors, 1989-2001) • Jeffrey W. Barry Educational Excellence and Service Award, Walsh College (2007) Other Service and Membership • Chairman, Oakland County Republican Party (2004-2008) • Member, Attorney General Mike Cox Transition Team (2002) • Vice Chairman, Woodward Avenue Action Association (1999-2001) • Michigan Delegate, Republican National Convention (2008) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Panelist, WDIV/Channel 4 "Flashpoint" Show • Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church (Detroit) (2016-Present) Legal Aid Clinic Volunteer Y Sharin' O' the Green Committee • Royal Oak Shrine High School Hockey Team Volunteer Coach (2001-2016) BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS / BAR MEMBERSHIP • Michigan (1984) • U.S. Federal Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1984) • State Bar of Michigan, Member EDUCATION Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) 1984 Detroit College of Law Detroit, MI Bachelor of Arts, History/Philosophy (Double Major) (Magna Cum Laude) 1978 University of Massachusetts/Boston Boston, MA DENNIS G. COWAN PAGE 2 DISCLOSURE Oakland Community Health Network Application My employer, Plunkett Cooney, P.C., has been and is currently engaged by the Oakland Community Health Network, as legal matters are assigned. I am not involved in such legal matters, as such work is performed by other attorneys. I am not a party to the engagement agreement, nor do I administer or directly benefit financially from such engagement agreement. I do not hold a policy malting position with my employer, Plunkett Cooney, P.C. I will abide by conflict of interest or similar rules established by the Oakland Community Health Network, with respect to the aforementioned engagement agreement, if appointed. ,4. DENNIS COWAN Dated: February 19, 2021 Ope.P0070. P0070.25853766-1 Report March 25, 2021 Moved by Nelson seconded by Weipert the Legislative Affairs and Government Operations Committee Report be accepted. Discussion followed. Vote on report: AYES: Hoffman, Joliat, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Moss, Nelson, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Cavell, Gershenson, Gingell. (17) NAYS: Jackson, Miller, Powell, Charles. (4) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Nelson seconded by Weipert the appointments of Adam Fuhrman — Primary Consumer, Dr. Bijaya Hans — Secondary Consumer, Dr. Steffan Taub — General Public and Dennis Cowan — General Public to the Oakland Community Health Network for the period April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2024 be confirmed. Vote on appointments: AYES: Joliet, Kochenderfer, Kowall, Kuhn, Long, Luebs, Markham, McGillivray, Moss, Nelson, Spisz, Weipert, Woodward, Gershenson, Gingell, Hoffman. (16) NAYS: Jackson, Miller, Powell, Cavell, Charles. (5) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the appointments of Adam Fuhrman — Primary Consumer, Dr. Bijaya Hans — Secondary Consumer, Dr. Steffan Taub — General Public and Dennis Cowan — General Public to the Oakland Community Health Network for the period April 1, 2021 — March 31, 2024 were confirmed.