Curtis A. Hertel, Sr.

Board Member, Detroit RiverFront Conservancy

Executive Director
Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority

Curtis Hertel joined the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority in August 2003 after being employed by Public Affairs Associates, a Lansing-based public policy firm. Mr. Hertel served nine terms in the House of the Representatives, the last three in significant leadership positions, including Speaker of the House, House Minority Leader, and Co-Speaker of the House. He also served in several other caucus leadership positions including Chairman of the House Transportation Committee for ten years. Mr. Hertel is a graduate of Wayne State University. He is currently affiliated with Friends of Bell Isle, Detroit Historical Society, Library Foundation of Michigan, and Friendship Lions Club. He serves on the Board of Directors for Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority and Society of St. Vincent de Paul Development and Public Relations Committee.