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Staff


CEO

Norene Peterman

CEO

Responsible for administering the total operations of the Council.


Fund Development & Communications

Peg Parker

Director of Fund Development & Communications

Coordinates the fund-raising efforts of the Council to increase adult generated funding.

Terri Foley

Publications Assistant

Provides design services for internal and external print materials.

Jennifer M. Bryant

Fund Development and Communication Specialist

Provides administrative support to the Director of Fund Development and Communications.


Program Services

Lucy Joswick

Program Director

Coordinates social issue and leadership programs that meet the needs of girls. Manages and facilitates Face It, Mackinac Island Honor Scouts, Kids on Block, Ecoventures, Zink the Zebra and the Grand Rapids Public School’s LOOP after school program.

Kim Ross

Program Director

Coordinates Council events and develops special programs to meet the needs of girls. Coordinates and facilitates sports programs, Zip Scouts, Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. In addition, coordinates outdoor adventure programs including Carabiners, Roamers, and Joeys.


Volunteer Services

Kim Dyer

Director of Volunteer Services

Develops, implements, and directs volunteer single entry system.

Susan Tamme

Adult Development Director

Develops and implements Council teen and adult trainings & adult recognitions. Plans and implements First Aid/CPR, outdoor, diversity, and enrichment training.

Linda Wieck

Volunteer Intake Specialist

Manages the intake and placement portions of volunteer single entry system.


Outdoor Program / Camp Anna Behrens

Vacant

Camp Ranger

Maintains the property at Camp Anna Behrens; and assists volunteers visiting camp, coordinates the Volunteer Ranger Program, and directs Super Service Weekend.

Jenn Beaumont

Director of Camping

Develops, implements, and directs Outdoor Program and Resident Camp. Oversees Camp Anna Behrens, Grand Haven Little House, and GSMT Day Camps.

Jeannine Nassif

Building Coordinator

Provides tours and information to prospective Sherwood Lodge rental parties for.


Membership

Susan DeVries

Director of Membership and Marketing

Coordinates the recruitment, retention, and extension of girl and adult membership

Wanda Garyson

Membership Executive providing service to:

CKC (Comstock Park, Kenowa Hills, Coopersville), Grand Haven, North Park, Riverbend (Grandville, Jenison), and Spring Lake

Georgina Guzman

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Membership Executive providing service to:

North Holland, South Holland, West, and Zeeland

Mary Hartfield

Membership Executive providing service to:

Allendale, EBO (East Grand Rapids, Burton, Ottawa Hills) Hudsonville, and Wyoming

Vicky Pratt

Membership Executive providing service to:

Byron Center, Cherry Valley, Flat River, Forest Hills, Kentwood, Rabbit Run, and Rockford

Sheila Ransom

Membership Executive providing service to:

Belding, CCHP (Carson City/Crystal/Palo/Hubbardston), Central Montcalm, Grand River (Ionia, Muir, Lyons, Saranac), Greenville, Lakewood, Portland, and Tri-Cities

Elizabeth Spedoske

Membership Executive providing service to:

Big Rapids, Edmore/Vestaburg, Evart, Five Cities, Leroy/Tustin, Marion, Morley/Stanwood, North Kent, and Reed City


Business Services

Debra Bennett

Data Entry Assistant

Provide data entry support for membership registrations and product sales; assist with maintenance of related records, files and forms.

Linda Bigger

Registrar

Processes membership and resident camp registrations.

Irene Bosman

Shop Manager

Manages the Council Shop, processes shop orders, and assists customers.

Tamika Brame

Customer Service Specialist

Assists Shop Manager; provides reception and referral of incoming customers and calls; maintains Resource Room loan materials; provides business support.

Darlene Modzeleski

Data Entry Assistant

Performs data entry to support membership registration, resident camp and product sales. Receives and refers phone calls.

Debbie Moser

Production Assistant

Operates duplication equipment, prepares mail for regular and bulk mailings.

Karen Olson

Activity Registrar

Processes registrations for events, troop camp, day camp, Sherwood Lodge, and Grand Haven Little House, and E-council administration.

Beth Petersen

Business Assistant

Receives and refers phone calls, provides business support to the staff and processes training registrations.

Janis Sny

Administrative Assistant

Provides administrative support.

Tanya Wurm

Office Manager

Provides business services and support to the Board President, CEO, and Assistant Executive Director.


Finance

Laura Nemecek-Harmelink

Director of Finance

Responsible for the financial management and analyses, systems, and reporting associated with the Council, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgeting, payroll processing, employee benefits, insurance, cash management, and for managing internal audit controls.

Aimee Davis

Accountant

Maintains financial records of the Council; administers employee benefit program.


Product Sales

Melodye

Product Sale Director

Coordinates and manages the Fall Product Sale and the Cookie Sale program.


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