Michigan Green Communities Challenge Advisory Committee

The Michigan Green Communities Advisory Committee provides strategic direction and guidance for the network. Members are:

Haris Alibasic, Director of Office of Energy and Sustainability, City of Grand Rapids
Mark Clevey, Renewable Energy Programs Manager, Michigan Energy Office
Martin Colburn, City Administrator, City of Mason
Jamie Dean, Solid Waste Coordinator, Monroe County Health Department, Monroe County
John Elsinga, Township Manager, Delhi Township
Tom Frazier, Legislative Liaison, Michigan Townships Association
Nate Geinzer, Management Assistant, City of Farmington Hills
Don Green, Township Supervisor, Milford Township
Debra Hill, Village Trustee, Village of New Haven
Art Holdsworth, Director of Facilities, Oakland County
Nina Ignaczak, Senior Planner, Oakland County
Matthew Naud, Environmental Coordinator, City of Ann Arbor
David Norwood, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Dearborn
Jan Patrick, EECBG Program Manager, Michigan Energy Office           
Tim Schmitt, Community Development Analyst, City of East Lansing
Jeff Spencer, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Rob Straebel, City Manager, City of Charlevoix
MoReno Taylor, Legislative Coordinator, Michigan Association of Counties
Christian Wuerth, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Birmingham

The Advisory Committee meets quarterly, either in-person or by phone, to shape and guide Michigan Green Communities’ programs and strategic direction. In 2011-2012, the Advisory Committee provided feedback and helped guide revisions to the Michigan Green Communities Challenge. In addition, Advisory Committee members help plan MGC events, such as the Annual Conference, and participate actively in MGC activities. Contact MGC if you’re interested in serving on the Advisory Committee.