Director Haveman experienced a minor stroke
on Memorial Day and, after consultation with his family and physician, decided
to accelerate his timeline.
In addition to directing MDCH since 2012,
Haveman has been executive of the People Group since the beginning of this
year. He was also MDCH Director from 1996 to 2003 and Director of the Michigan
Department of Mental Health from 1991 to 1996.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder appointed the
Department’s Chief Deputy Director, Nick Lyon, as the new Director. Lyon has
served as MDCH Operations Administration Deputy Director from 2010 to 2011 and
as Deputy Director of the Health Policy and Regulation Administration from 2003
to 2008.
He also served as Director of the Office of
Budget Development and General Government within the State Budget Office and as
the Department of Attorney General’s finance officer.