About Michigan RID
Michigan RID is a non-profit chapter of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf organization. Dual membership in an RID chapter and RID grants voting privileges at RID business meetings.
Our mission is to lead interpreters with sharp minds, skilled hands, and Deaf Heart.
Members receive discounts on workshop registration, access to conversations about current issues, and RID voting privileges.
Bylaws
Michigan RID is governed by bylaws that have been voted on and accepted by its membership.
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Meeting records
Michigan RID keeps records of its meetings, including agendas, motions, and minutes.
Meet the Board of Directors
President
James Cech
2025 - 2027 (2nd term)
BEI Master: M/MH, DB endorsed Owner/performer Stage Hands, LLC, appointed to Michigan Board of Interpreters 2023-2026
Vice President
William Sturdevant
2026 - 2028
BAA, BEI Advanced: M/MH, DB endorsed, EIPA ELE 4.4, EIPA SEC 4.2; Educational Interpreter, Freelance Interpreter, and VRS
Secretary
Amber Kenton
2026 - 2028
BEI Advanced , VRS Interpreter, Staff Interpreter, Bachelor of Applied Science Siena Heights University
Director of Membership
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Treasurer
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Daniel Bugosh Appointed 2026 - 2027
Director
Tanya Timmerman
2026 - 2029 (2nd term)
Faculty Specialist - WMU; BS
Director
Elly Bryant
2026 - 2029
Director
Shawn Spearman
2026 - 2028
Director
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