Joseph G Lehman

president of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, an independent, nonprofit research and educational institute based in Michigan. Mr. Lehman is the author of numerous public policy articles and is a commentator on free-market policies. Prior to his public policy career, Mr. Lehman was an engineer and project manager for nine years at the Dow Chemical Company. He is an engineering graduate from the University of Illinois and a registered professional engineer. Mr. Lehman and his wife, Karen, are the founders of Midland County Habitat for Humanity. He twice received the Dow Chemical Vice President's Award for Community Service. He is an ordained deacon in the Presbyterian Church in America.