September 16, 2004

Extension Chooses Experienced Planner As Sea Grant Agent In Southeastern Michigan

Novi, MICH. – Barry S. Murray is now Michigan Sea Grant Extension agent in southeastern Michigan.  Murray brings 25 years’ experience in urban planning to the seven county district that covers Huron County through Monroe County along Lake Huron, the St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, the Detroit River and Lake Erie. 

As Vice President for JJR, Murray led the firm’s Cities and Communities practice in southeastern Michigan.   He worked extensively and intensively with Michigan Sea Grant Extension on projects such as the Greater Detroit American Heritage River Initiative and Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative.  He expects to continue involvement with both projects in his new role.

"I'm looking forward to bringing my many years of planning, environmental and project development experience to bear on advancing the Sea Grant mission of improved water quality and sound coastal zone management in Southeast Michigan communities," Murray said.

Murray’s earlier experience included planning responsibilities with the City of Jackson and the Region II Planning Commission in Jackson, as well as several years as a research associate with Applied Environmental Research in Ann Arbor.  He has a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from Wayne State University.