The director of a Tuscola County non-profit pleaded guilty earlier this week in an embezzlement scheme. Tanya Hobson, age 45 of Kingston, pleaded guilty Tuesday, March 18, to one count of Embezzlement-Agent or Trustee – $200 or more but less than $1,000.
As part of the plea agreement, Hobson, who was charged in February, will pay $4,054.64 in restitution. Hobson served as the director of the Tuscola County Peer Center from May to December 2023.
The Peer Center, affiliated with the Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems, receives much of its funding from Medicaid and assists members receiving mental health services with self-advocacy skills, providing self-help and mutual support services.
As director, Hobson was responsible for scheduling outings, collecting and monitoring the mail, obtaining grants, picking up supplies and paying bills. During her time as director, Hobson embezzled over $1,000 of the Center’s funds for personal use.
Hobson will be sentenced by Judge Jason Eric Bitzer of the 71 B Judicial District Court in Caro on April 22 at 1 p.m.
