Fred Schaible

Fred Schaible (Fred)
Assistant Vice President for Government Relations
Location:
3020 Seibert Admin. Building, Mail Stop 5247
Mailing address:
1903 W Michigan Ave
3020 Seibert Admin Building
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5247 USA
Fred Schaible
Bio:

Schaible has served as deputy director for engagements for the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA) since February 2021, overseeing the department鈥檚 strategic communications, government affairs, outreach and engagement efforts. He had been with the department since January 2019 and previously served as policy and legislative advisor for DMVA, Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency and the Michigan Veteran Homes.

Prior to joining the DMVA team, Schaible worked for 14 years in the Michigan Legislature in a variety of roles. He has extensive experience in many subject areas related to state government and budget processes as well as advocating for Michigan鈥檚 military members, veterans and their families.

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"I look forward to being a public face for Western and coming back to the University that gave me so many opportunities" as a student, Schaible says. "I look forward to building those campus relationships again and finding out what we need to share with state and federal legislators about our great institution."

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