About me
Tom Lenard is the Michigan State Director for SiX and serves as the lead SiX staff for the Progressive Governance Academy. Prior to joining SiX, Tom served for years as Senior Advisor to Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich of Flint, Michigan. As such, he worked to help respond to the Flint Water Crisis, and has lead efforts to address the opioid epidemic, scrap metal theft, and push for paid sick leave. Tom previously held multiple roles in the State Legislature and Federal government, including serving as a Michigan Senate Caucus communications director and staff for Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut and John Dingell of Michigan. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he lives in Holt, Michigan with his wife, three teenage kids, dog Jasper, and holds part-time elected office as Township Treasurer.
