Preceded by Daniel D. Horning Political party Republican Religion Presbyterianism Succeeded by Edward Gaffney | Preceded by William R. Bryant, Jr. Spouse(s) Susan Party Michigan Republican Party | |
Born July 4, 1961 (age 55)
Detroit, Michigan ( 1961-07-04 ) Alma mater University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1986)
University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1982) Residence Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, United States Education University of Michigan Law School, University of Michigan | ||
Andrew C. Richner is an attorney, a Republican member of the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan and a former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
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Early life
Richner was born in Detroit and attended school in Grosse Pointe. He earned both his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Michigan. Richner was an intern in the Office of the White House Counsel under President Ronald Reagan. His first experience in elected office was as a member of the Grosse Pointe Park City Council, and later as a member of the Wayne County Commission.
State House
Richner won election to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1996 and served three terms. During that time, he was a member of the Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws and the Securities Act drafting committee of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.
University of Michigan Board of Regents
Richner was elected to the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan in 2002, and re-elected in 2010. From July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, Richner chaired the board.
Personal life
Richner is a member of the Clark Hill law firm in Detroit, working in its government and public affairs practice group.
Richner was a delegate to the 2004 Republican National Convention which nominated George W. Bush for a second term as President of the United States.