Governor-elect Rick Snyder continued his preparation for his One Chance era of Michigan’s recovery by continuing to fill out his administration with key appointments.

Mr. Snyder on Monday named Dennis Muchmore as chief of staff, Mike Gadola as legal counsel and Geralyn Lasher as communications director.

Mr. Muchmore is a well-established public policy leader in the state with experience as a legislative staffer, multi-client lobbyist and leader of the state’s leading outdoor and resource management association. Mr. Muchmore worked in the Michigan Senate in the early 1970’s and subsequently served as vice president of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

He presently is a member of the Natural Resources Trust Fund Board and previously completed a two-year assignment as executive director of the Michigan United Conservation Club.

In his new position, he will serve in a leadership position to assist Mr. Snyder with developing programs, budgets, and strategies to implement the new governor’s 10-point plan for revitalizing the state.

Mr. Gadola served as legal counsel for former Governor Engler and presently works as counsel for the Michigan Supreme Court.

Ms. Lasher also worked in the Engler administration in a variety of communications positions. She currently works as director of the Infrastructure Services Division at the Department of Community Health.

The recent appointees join previous Snyder appointments Andy Dillon as Michigan Treasurer, Dick Posthumus as Senior Advisor, with responsibilities for legislative affairs and William Rustem as Director of Strategy in forming the Governor’s leadership team.

Mr. Snyder also said that Ann Arbor SPARK President and CEO Michael Finney will serve as a member of the Transition Committee for Economic Development and Central Michigan University Trustee Stephanie Comai will serve on the Transition Committee for State Management Issues.

The Governor-elect is participating this week in the New Governor’s School sponsored by the National Governor’s Association and the Republican Governor’s Association national meeting.