Douglas B. Roberts | |
Office: | Treasurer of Michigan |
Term Start: | 2001 |
Term End: | 2002 |
Governor: | John Engler |
Predecessor: | Mark Murray |
Successor: | Jay B. Rising |
Term Start2: | 1991 |
Term End2: | November 20, 1998 |
Governor2: | John Engler |
Predecessor2: | Robert A. Bowman |
Successor2: | Mark Murray |
Birth Date: | 9 October 1947 |
Birth Place: | Washington, D.C. |
Alma Mater: | University of Maryland Michigan State University |
Douglas B. Roberts (born October 9, 1947) served as the Treasurer of Michigan.
Roberts was born on October 9, 1947, in Washington, D.C.[1]
Roberts graduated from the University of Maryland with honors, studying economics. Roberts then earned his master's and doctorate degrees in the same subject from Michigan State University.[1]
Roberts became the chief aide to the Michigan House Taxation Committee in 1972. He later served as Director of the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency. Roberts was appointed to the position of Michigan State Treasurer in January 1991.[1] He served in this capacity until November 20, 1998, when he resigned. Chief deputy state treasurer Madhu Anderson became acting State Treasurer in his place. Roberts later served as Michigan State Treasurer from 2001 to 2002.[2]