Keith Rengert is a lifelong resident of Macomb County. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s Degree and Wayne State University with a Masters Degree. He retired in 2003 as a teacher-counselor from L’Anse Creuse Public Schools following 31 years in the field of detention education.

Keith was recognized by the Juvenile Justice Association as Educator of the Year and Support Staff Worker of the Year in 2001, an appreciation award by his fellow educators for his dedication, diligence and perseverance leading to CEA accreditation. In 2003 he received tributes from his school district, the board of commissioners and State of Michigan on his 31 years of dedication and achievements as a leader in the field detention education.

Keith is married to wife Sallie (36 years) and they have two daughters, Dawn (John) Lengers and Kim (James) Steffen; and three grandchildren, Allyson, Brandon and Brianna.

Community

Keith is a lifelong member (usher and board member) of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Charter Member of Central Macomb Optimist Club, Lions Club, Farm Bureau, Richmond Well-Head Protection Team, Huron Pointe Sportsmen’s Association, Michigan Association of Counties and area Historical & Genealogical Society. He participates in three county Adopt-a-Highway programs in conjunction with local civic groups.

Keith has received numerous awards of recognition through the years from church and civic organizations. He received the Grondzik and Macomb County Volunteer of the Year awards as President of the Richmond Girls Softball Association and community volunteer. In 2002 he received tributes and resolutions from both Richmond Township the Richmond-Lenox EMS board of directors for his 18 years of township service and dedication.

Public Service

Keith began his public service career in 1984 when his campaign pledge was to provide “sound and sensible leadership” at a township level. He won his first election as township trustee in 1984. This was followed by eight consecutive election victories which included 1988 (Trustee); 1992 (Treasurer); 1996 & 2000 (Supervisor) and four terms as a Macomb County Commissioner. Keith retired from the Commission at the end of his term in 2010.

Keith served 18 years as a member of the Board of Directors of the Richmond-Lenox Ambulance Authority; six years as a member of the Community Corrections Advisory Board and four years as Chairman of Macomb County Justice and Public Safety Committee.

Contact

Contact Keith by email at: keith [at] ILoveMacomb.com