LANSING (Feb. 13, 2024) — David Q. Worthams, the Director of Employment Policy for the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA), has been appointed Vice Chair by his peers on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. This recognition reflects Worthams’ commitment to championing equality, justice and human rights.  

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission works to carry out the guarantees against discrimination articulated in Michigan’s Constitution. 

Worthams joined MMA in 2020 after serving with the Michigan Bankers Association and the Michigan Municipal League. He has exceptional legislative and public policy experience as a former Kalamazoo County Road Commissioner and having served seven years with the Michigan Legislature.

Worthams has long been an influential leader in civil rights and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion for all, having served on the Board of Equality Michigan from 2016 to 2020, with two years as the Vice Chair of the organization. 

“As a key member of the MMA Government Affairs team, Dave’s leadership in civil rights aligns with the commitment of MMA and the manufacturing industry to advancing solutions that will build a brighter and better tomorrow – for our people, our communities and our industry,” said John J. Walsh, MMA President & CEO. “We commend him for his service and for his dedication to equal treatment of all people.” 

For more information or to schedule a call with MMA President & CEO John Walsh or MMA Director of Employment Policy David Worthams, contact MMA’s Delaney McKinley at 517-487-8530 or mckinley@mimfg.org.

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