Mitch Irwin

Mitch Irwin (born July 8, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, serving from 1979 through 1990, and was director of two state executive departments under former Governor Jennifer M. Granholm.^[1]

Mitch Irwin
Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture
In office August 1, 2005 – July 31, 2007
Preceded by	Dan Wyant
Succeeded by	Don Koivisto
Director of the Michigan Department of Management and Budget
In office January 30, 2003 – July 31, 2005
Succeeded by	Lisa Webb Sharpe
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 37th district
In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1990
Preceded by	Robert William Davis
Succeeded by	George A. McManus, Jr.
Personal details
Born	(1952-07-08) July 8, 1952 (age 73) Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Political party	Democratic

Irwin was a member of the Michigan 4-H Board of Trustees and the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame Board of Trustees.^[2]

He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in 1976, and for Congress in 1988.^[3]