Kildee, Daniel

Biography

Former U.S. Representative Dan Kildee began his term as the Robert and Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government at Central Michigan University in 2025.

As the Griffin Chair, Kildee will teach undergraduate courses focusing on U.S. government policy issues affecting Michigan, providing students with firsthand exposure to complex political matters and featuring guest speakers from government and industry. He will also coordinate and host forums addressing topics relevant to Michigan, drawing on experts from government, business, academia and other sectors who will be invited to participate.

Kildee served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan from 2013 to 2025, following a distinguished career of service in Genesee County and Flint. He has been a tireless advocate for education for all of Michigan and has lectured at both Baker College Flint and Harvard Kennedy School.

Kildee's career is marked by significant achievements, including co-founding and serving as president of the Center for Community Progress, a national nonprofit focused on urban land reform and revitalization. He also established Michigan's first land bank—the Genesee County Land Bank—which has been instrumental in redeveloping Flint and has served as a model for over 100 other land banks nationwide. Kildee also serves as the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and Chair of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.