MARQUETTE, MI-- A newly appointed member of the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has died unexpectedly.
University administrators say Travis Weber, 33, passed away on Monday. No cause of death was given.
Weber was the former chief legal counsel for the Executive Office of former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. He was appointed by Snyder in October to fill a trustee seat vacated by Richard Popp. The eight-year term began January 1. Weber had just completed his orientation to the board and was set to participate in his first meeting as a board member on Friday.
Weber was an attorney at Warner, Norcross + Judd LLP, where he specialized in government relations. Other professional roles included deputy legal counsel and senior policy adviser for the Michigan House of Representatives Republican Policy Office and associate for Clark Hill, PLC. Weber served on the board of trustees of the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation, the board of advisers for the Michigan chapter of The Federalist Society and the board of commissioners for the State Bar of Michigan.
“It is with great sadness and grief for our Board members to learn of Travis’ passing,” said Robert Mahaney, chair of the NMU Board of Trustees. “Travis was a talented, engaging gentleman who was poised to contribute in many positive ways to the NMU Board and the entire NMU community. In the short time that I had the opportunity to work with Travis, it was evident that he would have excelled as a trustee and become a valued member of the NMU family. We deeply mourn the loss of Travis and extend our condolences and prayers to Travis’ family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.”
NMU’s flag will be lowered Friday in honor of Weber.
