Beginning May 1, 2023, former State Senator Ken Horn will join the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance as Executive Vice President, Strategic Development. Horn will focus on the key aspects needed for population growth within the Great Lakes Bay Region over the next decade.
The announcement comes as the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance recently completed strategic planning efforts with a simplified vision for the region: A prosperous and growing Great Lakes Bay Region.
An advocate for growth and development, Horn previously served as the chair of the Senate Economic Development Committee, where he advocated for Michigan’s economic development efforts and personally championed Project 1MP, a concept for growing Michigan by one million people in under a decade. In addition, he brings a wealth of dynamic and relevant experience from the private, public and nonprofit sectors. In this role, Horn will advocate for sustainable advancement and growth of the region, while drawing on support from education and workforce readiness, community development efforts, employment opportunities, and underscoring many of the quality-of-life aspects of the region.
“As I completed my tenure in state government, I looked for an opportunity to team up with a strong organization and continue to lead in growing Michigan’s population. I’m passionate about problem-solving and believe that the future of the Great Lakes Bay Region relies on investing in our people, our communities, and our industries,” said Senator Horn. “I look forward to using my expertise gained in the legislature and beyond to attract national and international interest and shine a light on the region’s future.”
First elected in 1992, Horn was a Saginaw County commissioner for 14 years, then served in the Michigan House of Representatives for six years before he was elected to the Michigan Senate in 2014. During his second term in the Senate, Horn served as the chairman Economic and Small Business Development Committee, T.E.D./MEDC Appropriations Committee, and the Joint Capital Outlay Sub-committee, as well as the vice chair of the Energy and Technology Committee, the Education and Career Readiness Committee, and the Appropriations Sub-committee on Colleges and Universities. In addition, he also previously served as a STEM and skilled trades consultant for MiTech+ where he worked to promote development and education ideals in Michigan.
