Advisory Council Members

• Karen ColbertParent and PhD Student, Computational Science & Engineering, Michigan Technological University
• Jason MackVice President of Business Development, MTEC SmartZone- Technology Business Incubator
• Judy AhoTalent Services, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
• Ashley NevinsCareer & Technical Education Director, Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD
• Jeff Ratcliffe Executive Director, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance
• Megan Hagen General Education Director, Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD
• Steve KassDirector, REMC 1
• Jackie HuntoonProvost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Michigan Technological University
• Samantha Schutz Business Development Manager, OHM Advisors
• David Kamrad Director of TRIO Pre-College Programs, Finlandia University
• James RautiolaSuperintendent, Copper Country ISD
• Corey SoumisDirector of Career & Technical Education, Copper Country ISD
• Carla StromeGeneral Education Director, Copper Country ISD
• Trisha ToddTalent Services Manager, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
• Alan TulppoSuperintendent, Gogebic-Ontonagon ISD
• Rachael PressleyRegional Planner, Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Commission
• Glen Ackerman-BehrDirector of Workforce Development, Gogebic Community College
• Debb BrunellChief Executive Officer, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!
• David LawrenceVice President for Global Campus and Continuing Education, Michigan Technological University
• Jerry WuorenmaaExecutive Director, Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Commission
• David RoweChief Executive Officer, MTEC Smartzone