Wayne R. Beyea, AICP
State Coordinator, Citizen Planner
Background
Wayne Beyea is the State Coordinator for the Michigan State University Extension Citizen Planner Program. The statewide program, launched in 2002, is a land use education and certificate program for volunteer land-use decision makers. Prior to this appointment Mr. Beyea served as a MSU Extension community & economic development agent in the west-central region of the state. Prior to employment with MSU Extension, he worked as a professional community planner both in the private and public sectors at the local, regional, and state levels.
Interest and Expertise
Mr. Beyea posses over 14 years experience in the fields of land use planning, and community & economic development. Areas of interest include local land use planning, state and local government, local community economic development, growth management, and comprehensive planning and zoning.
In addition, Mr. Beyea has served as an appointed local official as a Planner Commissioner, Zoning Board of Appeals member, and Parks and Recreation Commission member.
Education
Mr. Beyea holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State University and a Master of Public Administration Degree with a concentration in community development and growth management, from the University of Maine. Mr. Beyea is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor Degree from Michigan State University-DCL College of Law concentrating in municipal and land use law.
Selected Certifications, Publications, and Grants
- Professionally certified planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
- Beyea, Wayne R. 2003. Chapter 1 in “Planning Commissioner’s Toolkit: A guide for the New Planning Commissioner.” Michigan Society of Planning, a chapter of the American Planning Association.
- Wrote and/or administered over $11 million in grant funded projects since 1990.
