Patricia L. Birkholz (January 28, 1944 - May 3, 2018) was a director of the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes.
[1] Previously, she served as a member of the Michigan State Senate from 2002 to 2010.
In the Senate, she represented the 24th district comprising Allegan, Barry and Eaton Counties.
Birkholz began her career in politics as a trustee for Saugatuck Township.
[3] Birkholz has a degree from Western Michigan University.