Meet the Board

Lee Fitzpatrick

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

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

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

Stephanie Couture

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

Naomi Deo

Naomi Deo

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

 Steve Genschaw

Steve Genschaw

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

Richard Gillies

Richard Gillies

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