Gwen Markham is serving in her first term as a member of the Oakland County Commission for District 9, Novi and Northville. Prior to that, she was a member of the Novi City Council from 2013 to 2018. A former automotive/aerospace manufacturing executive, she has served as an advocate for women, public transit, and preservation of the natural environment. She serves on the following Board of Commissioners Committees: Finance and Infrastructure – Vice Chairperson; Health, Safety, and Human Services – member; Airport Committee – Chairperson; Financial Audit Committee – Chairperson; Coordinated Zoning Committee – Chairperson; Human Trafficking Task Force – Vice Chairperson; Invasive Species Task Force – Vice Chairperson; Reapportionment Study Group – member; Walled Lake Lake Board – member.
Current role
Vice Chairperson at Farm Credit Services of America
Vice Chairperson at Cape Abilities
Vice Chairperson at Nexus Family Healing
Vice Chairperson at COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM COMMITTEE, INC
Vice Chairperson at Fresh Produce and Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK)