Board of Directors

SUSAN AGER

Journalist. Wrote for the Associated Press in Lansing and San Francisco, the San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News and the Detroit Free Press, 16 years as a columnist. Now freelancing for National Geographic and others. Volunteer in marketing and finance since 2014 for Leelanau UnCaged. Volunteer for ShareCare and Munson Hospice. Cancer survivor.

PAM BERGMAN (BSN, OCN - Emeritus)

Worked in oncology at Munson Medical Center for 40 years on both inpatient and outpatient units. Finished her career as Cancer Research Coordinator, working with patients on clinical trials.

CINDY EDMONDSON

Served four years as Northport's first Community Liaison. Physical Therapist Assistant for 15 years. LCCF beneficiary in 2019 for her late husband, Thomas.

TERRY GREMEL  (RN, MSN - Emeritus)

Worked in oncology for 35 years, including 17 as a clinical nurse specialist at Munson. Facilitates a cancer support group and grief support group for Leelanau County residents. Active in Trinity Church of Northport.

LAURIE KUPFERER GRANT

I have worked as a social worker in three states, two nursing homes, and one therapy company. I received my BSW from the University of Missouri in 1974. I am now a happy cherry farmer.

LAURIE KUPFERER GRANT

I have worked as a social worker in three states, two nursing homes, and one therapy company. I received my BSW from the University of Missouri in 1974. I am now a happy cherry farmer.

MARY KUZNICKI

Secretary of St. Mary’s parish in Lake Leelanau. Previously worked in the hospitality industry. Busy volunteer with St. Mary’s, including coaching volleyball and singing in the choir. Performs and volunteers at Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City.

MIKE MCMILLAN

Retired PepsiCo executive. Retired Board Director at FRED.  Local community engagement includes board member of NLTUA (sewer authority), Northport Village Planning Commission, Northport Pickle Ball President, Race Director Northport Run for Cancer Funds and former Leelanau Township Supervisor. Two-time cancer survivor.

LINDA SZARKOWSKI

Left real estate development in 2008 to start teaching healthy, plant-based cooking, and by popular request started a weekly prepared meal program. In 2015 she moved from Chicago to Northport to live closer to nature. Now grows and sells microgreens for Green Spirit Living Farm.