First Griffin Endowed Chair

Mr. Craig Ruff
First Griffin Endowed Chair

2000-2003

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Mr. Ruff was the first holder of the Robert and Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair.  As the Chair his responsibilities included teaching seminars in American government, leading public policy forums, supervising development of a journal on politics, and coordinating the collection of Michigan political documents.

Education

Mr. Ruff attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a B.A. in political science, with honors, and a master's degree in public policy.  

Public Sector Consultants, Inc.

Mr. Ruff is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Public Sector Consultants in Lansing, Michigan.  As the President and CEO he oversees the finances with annual sales of $3 million.  In addition to the finances, Mr. Ruff oversees 25 employees, numerous affiliated consultants, client relations, subscription services, and research projects.  He also serves as senior consultant for many of the firm's clients; supervises management of specific issues; advises on promotional, marketing, and advocacy strategies; and writes and directs research studies.

Prior to becoming the President and CEO, Mr. Ruff served Public Sector Consultants as Chief Operating Officer, Vice President and Director of Health Care Division.

State of Michigan

Before joining Public Sector Consultants, Inc., Mr. Ruff spent eleven years in Michigan's executive office.  He first served as the Special Assistant to the Governor for Human Services to Governor William G. Milliken, and then as Executive Assistant to the Lieutenant Governor James H. Brickley.

As the Special Assistant to the Governor, he served as a liaison to the departments of Public Health, Mental Health, and Social Services.  Mr. Ruff also developed and coordinated programs and policies, lobbied the legislature and resolved interdepartmental conflicts.

While serving as the Executive Assistant to the Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Ruff advised Lt. Gov. Brinkley on policy, political, and program matters.  

Community Service

Past chairman, 
Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra Association

Past chairman,
Ingham Regional Healthcare Foundation

Political and policy commentator,
numerous TV and radio newscasts and print media

Present or former board member:
Riverwalk Theater (Lansing)
Arts Council Center of Lansing
YMCA of Mid-Michigan
Concerned Citizens for the Arts in Michigan
Olivet College Leadership Advisory Council
University of Michigan Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs
ArtServe Michigan

Member,
Rotary and Torch Clubs, Lansing

Member,
The Ford Committee, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor