Board of Directors

WMEAC is lead by a Board of Directors who are elected by WMEAC’s members for two-year terms. If you have an interest in becomming involved in a board committee or leadership position at WMEAC, please contact Rachel Hood, Executive Director at rhood@wmeac.org. WMEAC strives to involve diverse community members in positions of leadership in order to engage a broad range of community members, interests and talents in environmental education and activism.

Jim Ferro - President
Planning Director Ada Township

Kristine Bersche
Owner Green Life Market

Michael Hoffman
Owner Light LLC

Catherine Bragdon
Owner Material Innovation Consultancy

Anne Saliers
Innovation Director, Sustainablity The Right Place, Inc.

Erik Nordman
Professor Grand Valley State University

Kerby Wallick
Senior Investment Manager Legacy Trust

Peter Boogaart
Weatherization Inspector Ottawa County Community Action Agency

Christopher Reader
Senior Software Developer, Priority Health

Eric K. Foster
Advancement Officer for Diversity and Inclusion Hope College

Michael Tuffelmire
Full time student Ferris State University

Paul Haan
Executive Director Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan

Gail Heffner
Director of Community Engagement Calvin College

Kristine Huizen - Planning & Development Committee Chair
Program Officer Frey Foundation