Board Members
New MAP President ‘excited’ to help Union grow while maintaining personal touch
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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MAP Executive Board Officers

MAP Board Members
The Michigan Association of Police Executive Board Members
Executive Officers
President:
Rob Ginther
Beverly Hills Lieutenants & Sergeants Association
18600 W. 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Vice President:
Jesse Wilson
Sterling Heights Police Officers Association
40333 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights MI 48313
Secretary:
Ricky Day
Henry Ford Health System Police Officers Association
2799 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48202
Treasurer:
Executive Director:
Fred Timpner
Michigan Association of Police
667 E. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 109, Troy, MI 48083
Executive Administrator:
Julie Palmquist
Michigan Association of Police
667 E. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 109, Troy, MI 48083