Mr. Richard S. Kalm was appointed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm on March 29, 2007 as Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. 

Mr. Kalm, the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, oversees a staff of 98 employees. He succeeds Daniel J. Gustafson, who has resigned.  Mr. Kalm, of Romeo, most recently served as chief of staff for the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, where he has more than 30 years experience.  Prior to serving as chief of staff, he held the ranks of deputy sheriff, lieutenant, sergeant, corporal, captain, and division commander. 

Mr. Kalm earned his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University.  His professional training includes the F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the Criminal Justice Leadership Academy at Lansing Community College, and Critical Incident Management at Northwestern University.  He is a member of the Southeastern Michigan Chiefs of Police, the Association of Public Safety Communications Officers, the Michigan Antiterrorism Task Force, and the Detroit Chamber of Commerce Tourism Action Group. 

My overall vision for casino gaming regulation in Michigan is quite simple. As a former law enforcement officer, I am very honored to head an agency that has the toughest gaming regulations in the country. Michigan needs to ensure the integrity of the casino gaming. My goal is to provide the finest gaming control operation in the US, which will ensure the people of the State of Michigan that the commercial casino industry is honest and fair. I am committed to protect the interest of the citizens of the State of Michigan.

Mr. Kalm is appointed to a six-year term.