Board of Directors (2019-2020)
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Claire Rasmussen, Board President
Prior to becoming a board member, Claire served on the Watershed Council's Executive Committee, Governance Committee, and a special committee on Climate Change. She retired from Chemical Industry Toxicology, Regulatory Compliance, and Risk Management. Claire is also a board member for the Charlevoix Montessori Academy for the Arts and provides music throughout the Charlevoix region via community bands.
Clair serves on the Watershed Council Board because, "this role is a strong fit with my passion for the protection of Michigan’s waters. I have had the opportunity to be a TOMWC volunteer during the last 6 years and greatly admire the science based conduct of the organization, professionalism and capability of the staff as well as the partnerships established with other water resource protection organizations. I desire to share my experience and skills to facilitate further accomplishment of the Watershed Council’s Goals and objectives especially in areas of policy and issue management."
Prior to becoming a board member, Claire served on the Watershed Council's Executive Committee, Governance Committee, and a special committee on Climate Change. She retired from Chemical Industry Toxicology, Regulatory Compliance, and Risk Management. Claire is also a board member for the Charlevoix Montessori Academy for the Arts and provides music throughout the Charlevoix region via community bands.
Clair serves on the Watershed Council Board because, "this role is a strong fit with my passion for the protection of Michigan’s waters. I have had the opportunity to be a TOMWC volunteer during the last 6 years and greatly admire the science based conduct of the organization, professionalism and capability of the staff as well as the partnerships established with other water resource protection organizations. I desire to share my experience and skills to facilitate further accomplishment of the Watershed Council’s Goals and objectives especially in areas of policy and issue management."
Bob Kingon, Vice President
Having spent the last fifty years visiting and living in Antrim County, Bob has witnessed the many accomplishments of lake associations and Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council against the varied issues that threaten the watersheds of Northern Michigan. As a member of the Watershed Council board, Bob feels privileged to assist the organization in serving the interests of riparians and all who enjoy our pristine waters. Bob has also served as a member of the Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association Board of Directors, the Milton Township Parks and Recreation Committee, the Milton Township Zoning Board of Appeals, the Elk Rapids Golf Club Board of Governors, and as the Milton Township Planning Commissioner.
Rick Brandi, Treasurer
Ever since he moved to northern Michigan, Rick has been a crucial member of the Watershed Council. From the time when he started his membership in 1985, Rick has put in countless volunteer hours at various Watershed Council events, participated in monitoring and cleanup efforts, and is often seen sporting the Watershed Council logo. For Rick, it is the protection of water quality that is so very important. “I promised myself I would ‘touch the water’ every day I lived in Northern Michigan just to remind me of why I live here. That’s why I’m excited and feel honored to serve on this board.” Rick brings to the board experience in educating local government to use best management practices in storm water management, the use of rain gardens, shoreline green belts and restorations, respecting wetlands, and meeting Michigan Clean Harbor certification. He also has 26 years of experience in municipal finance and board experience with 19 years on the Charlevoix Library Board, spending time as President and Treasurer of that board.
Pam Roudi, Secretary
Pam Roudi spends as much time as she can at her cottage on Walloon Lake with her husband Dennis, daughter Katie, son Evan, and 2 dogs. She has enjoyed the Petoskey area for the last 35 year and loves to volunteer and help advocate for this beautiful area which continues to provide so much happiness for her and her family. She possesses a strong passion for water quality and protection of our water resources. Pam has served on the Walloon Lake Association (WLA) board for past 6 years, and as president this past year. Pam loves to be involved in educating the importance of protecting our wonderful water resources for generations to come... to all who will listen. Pam has always cheered on the sidelines for all the great work Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council does for our watershed and she is thrilled to be part of the team.
Herm Boatin, Director
As a former science education teacher-leader, Herm Boatin particularly appreciates the many ways in which the Watershed Council educates and reaches out to the region’s citizens. His early experience with the Watershed Council as a stream monitor volunteer impressed him with the professional approach of the program and the support given by volunteers from regional watersheds. Herm is Vice President of the Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society Board of Directors and Vice President of the Straits Area Audubon Society.
Rick Doornbos, Director
Rick retired in 2012 after 33 years of service at Dow Corning and Hemlock Semiconductor. He and his wife Sandy of 38 years have
three children and five grandchildren. They currently split their time between their Torch Lake home and Midland, Michigan where their children and grandchildren live. Rick is a member of the Three Lakes Association (TLA) Board and Water Quality Team since February 2016. He is an active member of his church and enjoys music, woodworking, water sports, biking, traveling, and spending time with family. Rick joined the Watershed Council board to represent TLA and to help preserve the quality of Northern Michigan lakes and streams for his grandchildren and future generations.
Bill Foster, Director
Bill retired in 2014 after 25 years with Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, IN. He and his wife Marty, who have been married for 40 years, have a daughter and son in law living in Chicago. Bill’s lifelong love affair with the natural world began 60 years ago in northern Michigan where he vacationed with his family. That seed planted by those early experiences in Michigan prompted a degree in biology and seasonal positions with the US Forest Service during the 80’s. Now full time residents of Michigan and living on Douglas Lake, Bill is a director on the board of the Douglas Lake Improvement Association. in northern Michigan, ecological health and quality of life are are explicitly linked via our water resources. Protection and advocacy for this natural asset is essential for continued enjoyment by future generations. Bill feels privileged to serve as a board member of Tip of the Mitt and have the opportunity to help preserve what we have.
Charlie Gano, Director
Charlie Gano has lived, worked, and raised his family sailing the Great Lakes and North Channel and spending time on Burt Lake. He considers Northern Michigan’s most valuable assets to be its pristine waters and fantastic people. Being a board member of Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council offers Charlie the opportunity to help preserve these assets that make Northern Michigan so special, as well as give back to the community that has given so much to him and his family. He has also been involved with the Little Traverse Bay Protection Fund, Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, North Central Michigan College Foundation, Burt Lake Preservation Association, Petoskey Rotary Club, and Petoskey Community Free Clinic.
Larry Levengood, Director
Larry has a passion for protecting the water quality and water resources of Northern Michigan. He believes that our valuable water resources are a vital factor in promoting a high quality of life and a thriving economy. He is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the Lake Charlevoix Association and the Charlevoix County Planning Commission. His background in planning and environmental health provides a good fit for service on the Watershed Council Board of Directors.
Jim McKimmy, Director
Jim is a retired school administrator from the Midland County Intermediate School District. Now he spends most of his time enjoying all that Elk Lake has to offer. Jim is interested in the preservation of water quality so that future generations can enjoy the magnificent waters of Northern Michigan that we are lucky to have. Jim believes that if we work together, collectively we can inform stakeholders on how to best accomplish the goal of preserving water quality.
Linda Oelke, Director
Linda Oelke is involved in the Pickerel and Crooked Lake Association as well as the Watershed Council. Linda worked as an engineer for Chrysler for many years before taking time off of work to raise her children. Linda grew up spending a lot of time enjoying the lakes in Northern Michigan with her family. Her husband is originally from Northern Michigan, so the switch to being "up north" was an easy one. Linda wants to make sure that the lakes are preserved for future generations to enjoy, just like she did when she was a child, and just like she still does!
Susan Stewart, Director
Growing up swimming and sailing on the waters of Northern Michigan, Susan wants to ensure that the lakes, rivers, and wetlands of this region are in good condition for future generations. She believes that both science and advocacy are important to watershed health, and values Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's monitoring, research, policy development, and education and outreach work. As a board member of the Watershed Council, Susan hopes to see the organization continue providing evidence of watershed trends and conditions, and recommending action to landowners and policymakers at all levels of government. Susan has also served her community as a member of the Top of Michigan Trails Council.
Donna Stine, Director
Donna lives near Walloon Lake, has a cottage on the Sturgeon River, and keeps a boat on the Crooked River. Many summer days are spent enjoying these bodies of water along with Burt, Crooked, and Pickerel Lakes. In addition to her appreciation for the northern Michigan waters, Donna worked for 42 years in the conservation arena. From being the Policy Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Deputy Director of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, and the environment and agriculture Policy Director for Governor J. Granholm, Donna has earned her recognition from the Alliance for the Great Lakes for her conservation efforts. She is interested in the impact of climate change on northern Michigan and is supportive of the Watershed Council’s work to fully understand this issue among others that threaten northern Michigan’s waters.
Tom Darnton, Director
Tom is a practicing attorney, based in Charlevoix and focused on condominium and property law, with a particular interest in waterfront property issues. Tom enjoys living on Lake Charlevoix and volunteers for the Watershed Council's lake monitoring program. Tom is a past board member of the Inland Seas Education Association, and a present board member of Lake Charlevoix Association and Charlevoix Historical Society. Additionally, Tom is the chair of the Hayes Township Zoning Board of Appeals and serves as secretary of the township's Parks and Recreation Committee. He co-chairs the LCA work team that oversees the Boyne City Demonstration Garden Project. Tom joined the Watershed Council board looking for ways to productively work towards the preservation and improvement of the conditions in the Watershed for all forms of life. He has a strong belief in collaboration and thoughtful planning.
Having spent the last fifty years visiting and living in Antrim County, Bob has witnessed the many accomplishments of lake associations and Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council against the varied issues that threaten the watersheds of Northern Michigan. As a member of the Watershed Council board, Bob feels privileged to assist the organization in serving the interests of riparians and all who enjoy our pristine waters. Bob has also served as a member of the Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association Board of Directors, the Milton Township Parks and Recreation Committee, the Milton Township Zoning Board of Appeals, the Elk Rapids Golf Club Board of Governors, and as the Milton Township Planning Commissioner.
Rick Brandi, Treasurer
Ever since he moved to northern Michigan, Rick has been a crucial member of the Watershed Council. From the time when he started his membership in 1985, Rick has put in countless volunteer hours at various Watershed Council events, participated in monitoring and cleanup efforts, and is often seen sporting the Watershed Council logo. For Rick, it is the protection of water quality that is so very important. “I promised myself I would ‘touch the water’ every day I lived in Northern Michigan just to remind me of why I live here. That’s why I’m excited and feel honored to serve on this board.” Rick brings to the board experience in educating local government to use best management practices in storm water management, the use of rain gardens, shoreline green belts and restorations, respecting wetlands, and meeting Michigan Clean Harbor certification. He also has 26 years of experience in municipal finance and board experience with 19 years on the Charlevoix Library Board, spending time as President and Treasurer of that board.
Pam Roudi, Secretary
Pam Roudi spends as much time as she can at her cottage on Walloon Lake with her husband Dennis, daughter Katie, son Evan, and 2 dogs. She has enjoyed the Petoskey area for the last 35 year and loves to volunteer and help advocate for this beautiful area which continues to provide so much happiness for her and her family. She possesses a strong passion for water quality and protection of our water resources. Pam has served on the Walloon Lake Association (WLA) board for past 6 years, and as president this past year. Pam loves to be involved in educating the importance of protecting our wonderful water resources for generations to come... to all who will listen. Pam has always cheered on the sidelines for all the great work Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council does for our watershed and she is thrilled to be part of the team.
Herm Boatin, Director
As a former science education teacher-leader, Herm Boatin particularly appreciates the many ways in which the Watershed Council educates and reaches out to the region’s citizens. His early experience with the Watershed Council as a stream monitor volunteer impressed him with the professional approach of the program and the support given by volunteers from regional watersheds. Herm is Vice President of the Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society Board of Directors and Vice President of the Straits Area Audubon Society.
Rick Doornbos, Director
Rick retired in 2012 after 33 years of service at Dow Corning and Hemlock Semiconductor. He and his wife Sandy of 38 years have
three children and five grandchildren. They currently split their time between their Torch Lake home and Midland, Michigan where their children and grandchildren live. Rick is a member of the Three Lakes Association (TLA) Board and Water Quality Team since February 2016. He is an active member of his church and enjoys music, woodworking, water sports, biking, traveling, and spending time with family. Rick joined the Watershed Council board to represent TLA and to help preserve the quality of Northern Michigan lakes and streams for his grandchildren and future generations.
Bill Foster, Director
Bill retired in 2014 after 25 years with Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, IN. He and his wife Marty, who have been married for 40 years, have a daughter and son in law living in Chicago. Bill’s lifelong love affair with the natural world began 60 years ago in northern Michigan where he vacationed with his family. That seed planted by those early experiences in Michigan prompted a degree in biology and seasonal positions with the US Forest Service during the 80’s. Now full time residents of Michigan and living on Douglas Lake, Bill is a director on the board of the Douglas Lake Improvement Association. in northern Michigan, ecological health and quality of life are are explicitly linked via our water resources. Protection and advocacy for this natural asset is essential for continued enjoyment by future generations. Bill feels privileged to serve as a board member of Tip of the Mitt and have the opportunity to help preserve what we have.
Charlie Gano, Director
Charlie Gano has lived, worked, and raised his family sailing the Great Lakes and North Channel and spending time on Burt Lake. He considers Northern Michigan’s most valuable assets to be its pristine waters and fantastic people. Being a board member of Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council offers Charlie the opportunity to help preserve these assets that make Northern Michigan so special, as well as give back to the community that has given so much to him and his family. He has also been involved with the Little Traverse Bay Protection Fund, Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, North Central Michigan College Foundation, Burt Lake Preservation Association, Petoskey Rotary Club, and Petoskey Community Free Clinic.
Larry Levengood, Director
Larry has a passion for protecting the water quality and water resources of Northern Michigan. He believes that our valuable water resources are a vital factor in promoting a high quality of life and a thriving economy. He is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the Lake Charlevoix Association and the Charlevoix County Planning Commission. His background in planning and environmental health provides a good fit for service on the Watershed Council Board of Directors.
Jim McKimmy, Director
Jim is a retired school administrator from the Midland County Intermediate School District. Now he spends most of his time enjoying all that Elk Lake has to offer. Jim is interested in the preservation of water quality so that future generations can enjoy the magnificent waters of Northern Michigan that we are lucky to have. Jim believes that if we work together, collectively we can inform stakeholders on how to best accomplish the goal of preserving water quality.
Linda Oelke, Director
Linda Oelke is involved in the Pickerel and Crooked Lake Association as well as the Watershed Council. Linda worked as an engineer for Chrysler for many years before taking time off of work to raise her children. Linda grew up spending a lot of time enjoying the lakes in Northern Michigan with her family. Her husband is originally from Northern Michigan, so the switch to being "up north" was an easy one. Linda wants to make sure that the lakes are preserved for future generations to enjoy, just like she did when she was a child, and just like she still does!
Susan Stewart, Director
Growing up swimming and sailing on the waters of Northern Michigan, Susan wants to ensure that the lakes, rivers, and wetlands of this region are in good condition for future generations. She believes that both science and advocacy are important to watershed health, and values Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's monitoring, research, policy development, and education and outreach work. As a board member of the Watershed Council, Susan hopes to see the organization continue providing evidence of watershed trends and conditions, and recommending action to landowners and policymakers at all levels of government. Susan has also served her community as a member of the Top of Michigan Trails Council.
Donna Stine, Director
Donna lives near Walloon Lake, has a cottage on the Sturgeon River, and keeps a boat on the Crooked River. Many summer days are spent enjoying these bodies of water along with Burt, Crooked, and Pickerel Lakes. In addition to her appreciation for the northern Michigan waters, Donna worked for 42 years in the conservation arena. From being the Policy Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Deputy Director of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, and the environment and agriculture Policy Director for Governor J. Granholm, Donna has earned her recognition from the Alliance for the Great Lakes for her conservation efforts. She is interested in the impact of climate change on northern Michigan and is supportive of the Watershed Council’s work to fully understand this issue among others that threaten northern Michigan’s waters.
Tom Darnton, Director
Tom is a practicing attorney, based in Charlevoix and focused on condominium and property law, with a particular interest in waterfront property issues. Tom enjoys living on Lake Charlevoix and volunteers for the Watershed Council's lake monitoring program. Tom is a past board member of the Inland Seas Education Association, and a present board member of Lake Charlevoix Association and Charlevoix Historical Society. Additionally, Tom is the chair of the Hayes Township Zoning Board of Appeals and serves as secretary of the township's Parks and Recreation Committee. He co-chairs the LCA work team that oversees the Boyne City Demonstration Garden Project. Tom joined the Watershed Council board looking for ways to productively work towards the preservation and improvement of the conditions in the Watershed for all forms of life. He has a strong belief in collaboration and thoughtful planning.
