Board Members

By Jennifer Gomori, MAP Editor

Newly appointed MAP Executive Board President Rob Ginther has been involved in unions throughout his career and he’s been influenced by the labor movement from a young age.

“My union background in the Detroit area has been throughout my entire life. I come from a union household,” he said. “My father (Ronald Ginther) was a Steward for lnternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 58, and my grandfather (Leo Ginther) was a member of the United Auto Workers, Local 681. Even when I was in high school, I worked part-time in a warehouse that was a union shop with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 299, so I’ve just always been drawn to the labor movement.”

Ginther, a Beverly Hills Public Safety Lieutenant, was serving as MAP Executive Board Treasurer before his appointment.

“At the Sept. 11th Executive Officers meeting for MAP, board officers appointed Rob pursuant to the bylaws to fill the vacancy of President that was created when former President Mike Hawkins of Trenton Police resigned to accept the position of Chief of Police of Trenton,” said Fred Timpner, MAP Executive Director. “Rob will hold this position until he will stand for MAP Executive Board re-election at the Dec. 8th Executive Board meeting during MAP’s Open House.”

“I’m humbled by the confidence and support of the other Executive Board members in this appointment and excited about the new role,” Ginther said. “I accepted the appointment with the intention of running this December for a full term to assist in managing MAP’s growth along with some expansion in technology, such as updating our on-line presence and getting other similar projects done.”

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