The Watershed Center is governed by a board of directors. The board consists of a mix of representatives from nonprofit organizations, businesses and governmental units from throughout the region. Candidates for board membership are drawn from a broad pool that includes members, donors, partners and others.

Board Officers

CHAIR: Richard Thompson ~ Chancellor Emeritus, Oakland Community College

SECRETARY: Marilyn Jaquish ~ Faculty Emeritus, Northwestern Michigan College

TREASURER: Gordon Brown ~ Board member, Grand Traverse Power Squadron and Elk-Skegemog Lake Association; Retired Senior Executive with UPS

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: Ellen Kohler ~ Environmental and Land Use Attorney

Board Members

• Joan Bonney ~ Visual Artist
• Jack Christensen ~ Retired residential home sales and marketing executive, retired home builder
• Rick Conrad ~ Owner, White Birch Resort
• Jeff Jocks ~ Environmental Attorney, Olson, Bzdok & Howard
• Monica Larsen ~ Retired veterinarian