Meet the Board

Darrin Lightner
Trustee
Serving Since: Appointed 2025
Term Expires: 2025
Employer: Alpena Community College Dual Enrollment and Early Middle College Liaison
District of Residence: Alpena

Michael Mahler
President
Serving Since: 2015
Term Expires: 2027
Employer: Retired banker.
Currently the Director of Economic Development for Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce
District of Residence: Alpena

Nicholas Brege
Vice President
Serving Since: 2020
Term Expires: 2027
Employer: Alpena Community College Vice President for Administration and Finance
District of Residence: Alpena

Stephanie Couture
Secretary
Serving Since: 2023
Term Expires: 2029
Employer: William B. Keskimaki DDS
District of Residence: Alpena

Naomi Deo
Trustee
Serving Since: 2007
Term Expires: 2025
Employer: Retired from the Montmorency County Prosecutor's Office
District of Residence: Atlanta

Steve Genschaw
Treasurer
Serving Since: 2023
Term Expires: 2029
Employer: Northwood University Admissions.
Retired Administration Alpena Public Schools
District of Residence: Alpena

Richard Gillies
Trustee
Serving Since: 2019
Term Expires: 2025
Employer : Owner of Gillies Funeral Home from 1984-2015
District of Residence: Alcona