Jim Ananich resigns as Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board

DETROIT, July 22, 2026 — Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams immediately introduced the resignation of Jim Ananich from his function as Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Ananich’s final day might be August 1, 2026.

“On behalf of the entire Board and staff, I want to sincerely thank Jim Ananich for his service and contributions to the Michigan Gaming Control Board,” stated Henry Williams, Executive Director of the MGCB. “His leadership, legislative experience, and commitment to public accountability have been a tremendous asset to the Board, and we are grateful for the time and dedication he brought to this role.”

Ananich is at the moment the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Flint Health Coalition and serves as a lecturer in state and native authorities on the University of Michigan-Flint. He beforehand served as Michigan Senate Minority Leader, State Representative, and President of the Flint City Council.

Ananich was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in April 2025 to serve a time period as Board Chair set to run out on December 31, 2028.

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