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 ====== Rick Snyder ======
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-**Richard Dale "Rick" Snyder** (born August 19, 1958) is an American business executive, accountant, venture capitalist, and politician who served as the forty-eighth governor of Michigan from 2011 to 2019. Prior to entering public office, Snyder built a successful career in business and technology, becoming known for his leadership at the software company **Gateway, Inc.** His governorship focused on economic recovery, fiscal reform, infrastructure investment, and efforts to improve Michigan's business climate. His administration also became closely associated with the **Flint water crisis**, one of the most significant public health controversies in modern Michigan history. [(nga>National Governors Association – Rick Snyder. https://www.nga.org/governor/rick-snyder/)] [(formergov>Gov. Rick Snyder (2011–2018) – State of Michigan. https://www.michigan.gov/formergovernors/recent/snyder)]
+**Richard Dale "Rick" Snyder** (born August 19, 1958) is an American business executive, accountant, venture capitalist, and politician who served as the forty-eighth governor of Michigan from 2011 to 2019. Prior to entering public office, Snyder built a successful career in business and technology, becoming known for his leadership at the software company **[[organization:gateway_inc.|Gateway, Inc.]]**. His governorship focused on economic recovery, fiscal reform, infrastructure investment, and efforts to improve Michigan's business climate. His administration also became closely associated with the **[[controversies:flint_water_crisis|Flint Water Crisis]]**, one of the most significant public health controversies in modern Michigan history. [(nga>National Governors Association – Rick Snyder. https://www.nga.org/governor/rick-snyder/)] [(formergov>Gov. Rick Snyder (2011–2018) – State of Michigan. https://www.michigan.gov/formergovernors/recent/snyder)]
 ===== Early Life =====
-Snyder was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, and raised in the community. He attended local public schools before enrolling at the [[University of Michigan|University of Michigan]], where he earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree, a Master of Business Administration, and a Juris Doctor degree. [(umich>University of Michigan Alumni Profile – Rick Snyder. https://alumni.umich.edu)] [(>nga)]
+Snyder was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, and raised in the community. He attended local public schools before enrolling at the **[[University of Michigan|University of Michigan]]**, where he earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree, a Master of Business Administration, and a Juris Doctor degree. [(umich>University of Michigan Alumni Profile – Rick Snyder. https://alumni.umich.edu)] [(>nga)]
 His educational background combined business, accounting, law, and management, disciplines that would later shape his approach to public administration. [(>umich)]
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 ===== Business Career =====
-After completing his education, Snyder joined the accounting firm [[Coopers & Lybrand|Coopers & Lybrand]], where he eventually became a partner at a relatively young age. He later transitioned into the technology sector and joined [[Gateway, Inc.|Gateway, Inc.]], one of the largest personal computer manufacturers of the era. [(gateway>Gateway Corporate History. https://www.gateway.com)] [(>nga)]
+After completing his education, Snyder joined the accounting firm **[[Coopers & Lybrand|Coopers & Lybrand]]**, where he eventually became a partner at a relatively young age. He later transitioned into the technology sector and joined **[[Gateway, Inc.|Gateway, Inc.]]**, one of the largest personal computer manufacturers of the era. [(gateway>Gateway Corporate History. https://www.gateway.com)] [(>nga)]
 Snyder served as president and chief operating officer of Gateway and was credited with helping guide the company through a period of significant growth. Following his departure, he became involved in venture capital and entrepreneurship, investing in technology startups and emerging businesses throughout Michigan. [(>formergov)]
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 Unlike many Michigan governors, Snyder entered politics without prior elected experience. Campaigning as a pragmatic problem-solver rather than a traditional partisan politician, he emphasized fiscal responsibility, government efficiency, and economic development. [(>nga)]
-His campaign adopted the slogan [["One Tough Nerd"|"One Tough Nerd"]], highlighting his business background and technocratic approach to governance. In 2010, he won election as governor of Michigan. [(>formergov)]
+His campaign adopted the slogan **[["One Tough Nerd"|"One Tough Nerd"]]**, highlighting his business background and technocratic approach to governance. In 2010, he won election as governor of Michigan. [(>formergov)]
 ===== Governor of Michigan =====
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 ===== Flint Water Crisis =====
-The most significant controversy of Snyder's governorship involved the [[Flint water crisis|Flint water crisis]]. In 2014, Flint switched its municipal water source as part of a cost-saving measure while a new regional water system was under development. Inadequate corrosion control treatment contributed to lead contamination within portions of the city's water system. [(cdc>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Flint Water Crisis Overview. https://www.cdc.gov)] [(epa>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Flint Water. https://www.epa.gov)]
+The most significant controversy of Snyder's governorship involved the **[[controversies:flint_water_crisis|Flint Water Crisis]]**. In 2014, Flint switched its municipal water source as part of a cost-saving measure while a new regional water system was under development. Inadequate corrosion control treatment contributed to lead contamination within portions of the city's water system. [(cdc>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Flint Water Crisis Overview. https://www.cdc.gov)] [(epa>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Flint Water. https://www.epa.gov)]
 The crisis generated widespread criticism of state and local decision-making and prompted multiple investigations by state and federal authorities. Snyder publicly apologized for the state's failures and oversaw efforts to replace lead service lines and address public health concerns. [(>epa)] [(>cdc)]
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 ===== See Also =====
-* [[jennifer_granholm|Jennifer Granholm]]
+* **[[jennifer_granholm|Jennifer Granholm]]**
-* [[Gretchen Whitmer|Gretchen Whitmer]]
+* **[[Gretchen Whitmer|Gretchen Whitmer]]**
-* [[Flint Water Crisis|Flint Water Crisis]]
+* **[[controversies:flint_water_crisis|Flint Water Crisis]]**
-* [[Michigan Governors|Michigan Governors]]
+* **[[Michigan Governors|Michigan Governors]]**
-* [[University of Michigan|University of Michigan]]
+* **[[University of Michigan|University of Michigan]]**
-* [[Gateway, Inc.|Gateway, Inc.]]
+* **[[Gateway, Inc.|Gateway, Inc.]]**
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