Rick Snyder
American politician, 48th Governor of Michigan
Born
August 19th, 1958
66 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 48th Governor of Michigan from 2011 to 2019. Prior to his governorship, held positions in business, including as the CEO of Gateway, a personal computer company. Focused on economic recovery and education reform during time in office. Involved in tax reform and infrastructure improvements. Addressed the Flint water crisis as it emerged, which garnered significant attention and criticism.
Governor of Michigan from 2011 to 2019
Led economic recovery initiatives
Oversaw tax reforms
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