Joe Froehlich Named Acting Commissioner of Michigan Lottery

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Joe Froehlich as the acting commissioner of the Michigan Lottery following the resignation of Suzanna Shkreli. Froehlich brings extensive experience to the role, including previous positions as chief operating officer of the Lottery and deputy commissioner of Legal Affairs and Charitable Gaming. His legal background spans over a decade at the Michigan Department of Attorney General and experience in the insurance sector, including work for a Fortune 500 property and casualty insurance company. Under Shkreli's leadership, the Michigan Lottery experienced multiple record-breaking years, facilitating billion-dollar investments in Michigan's public schools. Whitmer praised Shkreli for her service and contributions to the state's progress. The transition aims to maintain the integrity and effective operation of the Michigan Lottery, which plays a significant role in funding education in the state. This leadership change may impact regulatory compliance and operational continuity within the Michigan Lottery and its interactions with state education funding mechanisms.