Andrew Fink for Michigan Supreme Court

As a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, Andrew Fink is running to restore our judiciary’s commitment to protecting the will of the people, interpreting the law as it is written, and ensuring everyone receives due process, not just insiders. Andrew graduated from Hillsdale College and the University of Michigan Law School, after which he commissioned into active duty service in the United States Marine Corps as a Judge Advocate. After leaving the Marines, Andrew practiced law privately, eventually moving back to Hillsdale, Michigan with Lauren, his wife of 15 years, and their five children.

Andrew currently serves as the State Representative for Michigan’s 35th House District, which includes Hillsdale County, Branch County, and the City of Hudson. He is the Republican Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, and previously served as the Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans Affairs, and State Police. As a state legislator, Andrew has persistently fought for constitutional government, and the civil rights and system of separated powers that it protects.

As the son of a police officer and the grandson of a former district court judge, Andrew knows the value of public service and the rule of law. His deep understanding and reverence for the Constitution and our laws is coupled with his vast assortment of legal experience. Andrew has served as a commissioner-at-large for the State Bar of Michigan, was appointed to the Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws, and has appeared in cases in front of the Michigan Supreme Court and dozens of trial and appeals courts across the state. He is the Republican nominee for the 8-year seat on the Michigan Supreme Court that will be on the non-partisan section of the ballot for the general election this November.

Mukund Wankhede for SC4 Board Trustee

It has been an honor to serve as a Board Member for SC4 since 2023, contributing to the St. Clair County community, which I’ve proudly called home for the past 21 years.

In just 19 months, I have helped secure $28,000 in energy rebates from Michigan Utiities for SC4 and facilitated a Society of Women Engineers STEM scholarship specifically for women at SC4. As a Finance Committee member, I’ve reviewed SC4’s independent financial audit and annual budget, ensuring transparency and financial accountability. My initiative in the Presidential Search process led to my appointment as Chair of the Presidential Search Subcommittee. Additionally, my efforts to strengthen ties between schools and SC4 earned me a role as a Delegate to the St. Clair County Association of School Boards (SCCASB). I am eager to build on these successes.

My commitment to education is deeply personal, rooted in my family’s legacy. My father, one of eight siblings, left his village to become an engineer, setting our family on a path of success through education. He inspired my mother to further her education, leading her to earn two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree, and to rise from schoolteacher to Administrator of a school with over 1500 students. My parents’ dedication enabled my brother and me to study abroad, paving the way for our success in the USA.

With over 30 years of engineering experience, including nearly a decade in leadership roles, and firsthand experience in higher education in the U.S., I am committed to advancing SC4’s STEM leadership. My extensive STEM network, combined with a deep passion for impacting current and future generations through education, makes SC4 the ideal place for me to contribute meaningfully.

The past 19 months have been incredibly fulfilling, and I’m excited about what lies ahead. Here’s where I want to focus my efforts: Student Retention and Success: I’m dedicated to addressing essential needs such as food, housing, and employment. Leveraging My Position: As an SC4 delegate to SCCASB, I will seek opportunities for student recruitment and success through partnerships with School Boards. Building Collaborative Relationships: I aim to develop new partnerships between the college and local industries, businesses, and government to benefit our students. Community Engagement and DEI: I’m committed to strengthening our community engagement and advancing our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts.

I am deeply passionate about both education and community well-being, and I’m eager to continue this important work. That’s why I’m pursuing a 6-year term as an SC4 Trustee.