Description: (Politician)
Richard Dale Snyder is an American business executive, venture capitalist, attorney, accountant, and politician. He was the 48th governor of Michigan from 2011 to 2019, representing the Republican Party. Snyder has been engaged in multiple business ventures, including chairing the board of Gateway and co-founding companies like Ardesta, LLC, HealthMedia, Inc., and SensCy. He garnered national attention during the Flint water crisis, where he faced criticism for his handling of the situation, leading to criminal charges being filed against him in 2021.