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Steven Hilfinger

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Steven Hilfinger
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Prior offices
Michigan Director of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Education

Bachelor's

University of Michigan, 1984

Law

Northwestern University, 1987

Steven Hilfinger was the Director of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in Michigan. He was appointed to the position by Gov. Rick Snyder in February 2011 and served until December 2012.[1] His title changed from Director of Labor and Economic Growth in April 2011 when Governor Snyder reorganized the department.[2]

Hilfinger resigned this position to become chief operating officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corp.[3]

Biography

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Prior to his appointment, Hilfinger cofounded and served as a managing partner of national law firm Foley and Lardner LLP's Detroit office.[4]

Education

  • Bachelor's degree, University of Michigan
  • Juris doctorate degree, Northwestern University[4]

Political career

Michigan Director of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (2011 - 2012)

Hilfinger served in this position from February 2011 to December 2012. During his tenure, he focused on reinventing and streamlining the licensing and regulatory environment in Michigan to help promote business growth and job creation.[4]

Appointments

2011

Hilfinger was appointed Director of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by Gov. Rick Snyder in February 2011.[4]

Contact information

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
P.O. Box 30004
Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: (517) 373-1820
Fax: (517) 373-2129

See also

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
Andrew Levin
Michigan Director of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
2011 - 2012
Succeeded by
Steve Arwood