Advisory Council

The Advisory Council of the Great Lakes Leadership Academy was established in 2006 to recommend direction for the overall program and activities of the Academy. The Advisory Council is comprised of 14 members representing agriculture, natural resources, environmental and business sectors of the Michigan. The AC also includes representation from diverse communities and Sovereign Tribal Nations. Several of the AC members are also GLLA alumni. By meeting quarterly and providing key insights on organizational efforts, the GLLA Advisory Council is essential to success. We have great appreciation for the AC and their dedication to helping us to effectively develop leaders and encourage the common good cross the State of Michigan and beyond.

  • Angela Ayers (Chair), Ford Motor Company
  • Sarah Black, Michigan Farm Bureau
  • Elizabeth Browne, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
  • Abigail Eaton, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
  • Tiffany Gunter, Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
  • Trent Hilding, GreenStone Farm Credit Services
  • Melissa Humphrey, Greenstone Farm Credit Services
  • Dave Ivan (Ex officio), Michigan State University Extension
  • Shannon Lott, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
  • Erin McDonough (Vice-Chair), Insurance Alliance of Michigan
  • Patrick McGuire, Michigan Farm Bureau
  • David Nyberg, Northern Michigan University
  • Maggie Pallone, Public Sector Consultants
  • Jamie Stuck, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians
  • Roger Victory, Representing Michigan's 31st Senate District