Board of Directors
SMCAA is very fortunate to have dedicated individuals from all walks of life serving on our Board of Directors. They include elected officials, business and professional representatives, and consumer representatives. Together, they are a cross-section of the communities we serve and we are grateful for the time and talent they dedicate to improving their communities and the lives of people across Southwest Michigan.
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SMCAA is a better, more efficient, and more effective agency because of their service.
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The SMCAA Board of Directors is a tripartite board consisting of equal parts of local private sector, public sector, and low-income community representatives. SMCAA operates with a nine member board:
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3 public sector members, one from each of our service counties
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3 private sector members, one from each of our service counties
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3 people who represent low-income community consumers
Public Members
Chokwe Pitchford, Berrien County
James Lawrence, Cass County
Gail Patterson-Gladney, Van Buren County
Private Members
Gerrod Moore, Berrien County
Minnie Warren , Cass County
Kathy Lyons (Vice-Chair), Van Buren County
Consumer Members
​Corey Christopher (Chair), Berrien County
Diane Seifert, (Treasurer) Cass County
Meagan Underwood (Secretary), Van Buren County
