Board of Directors

A board of nine elected members directs the activities of the Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association and formulates policies. Board members serve for three years and must be members of the association. The board meets at least twice a year, usually in the Keweenaw or on Isle Royale. Meetings are open to members and to the public.

2024-2025 Isle Royale & Keweenaw Parks Association Board of Directors

  • Elizabeth Barrie - Henderson, Nevada
  • Marilyn Cooper - Houghton, Michigan
  • Emily Dekker-Fiala - Hancock, Michigan (Secretary/Treasurer)
  • Michael George - Fenton, Michigan
  • Alison Pontynen - Eagle Harbor, Michigan
  • Kris Raisanen Schourek - Atlantic Mine, Michigan
  • Steve Trynoski - Maplewood, Minnesota, and Bete Grise, Michigan
  • Alan West - Elmhurst, Illinois
  • Sandy Wilhoit - Edwardsburg, Michigan (President)


        To volunteer to run for a position on the board, send your letter of interest and your qualifications to executivedirector@irkpa.org. Prospective board members are encouraged to serve on a committee first to become more familiar with the organization.