Henry Williams began his term as Michigan Gaming Control Board executive director on May 17, 2021. Mr. Williams most recently served as deputy director of the MGCB's Casino Operations Division for more than six years and previously held various positions with the MGCB since 2001 as a regulation officer, senior regulation officer and employee licensing manager. Mr. Williams earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Marygrove College.  Mr. Williams is committed to the Gaming Control Board's mission "to ensure the conduct of fair and honest gaming to protect the interests of the citizens of the State of Michigan."